1988 Citroen BX vs. 1988 Honda Shuttle
To start off, both 1988 Citroen BX and 1988 Honda Shuttle were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 10 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 Shuttle (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Shuttle 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 Shuttle | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | BX | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
