1988 Citroen BX vs. 1988 Citroen C 15
To start off, both 1988 Citroen BX and 1988 Citroen C 15 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen BX (90 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1988 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen BX weights approximately 217 kg more than 1988 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Citroen BX (181 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 1988 Citroen C 15 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | BX | C 15 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |
