1988 Citroen BX vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1988 Citroen BX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Quintet weights approximately 86 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, 1983 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | BX | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
