1988 Citroen BX vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, both 1988 Citroen BX and 1988 Honda Legend were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (90 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 268 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.
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 Honda Legend (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (181 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | BX | Legend |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
