1988 Citroen BX vs. 1979 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1988 Citroen BX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Stanza (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 25 kg more than 1988 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Nissan Stanza (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 1979 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | BX | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
