1988 Citroen BX vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1988 Citroen BX is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen BX (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen BX weights approximately 119 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Citroen BX (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Simca |
| Model | BX | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2230 mm |
