1988 Citroen BX vs. 1988 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1988 Citroen BX and 1988 Lancia Thema were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Thema (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lancia Thema weights approximately 356 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 Lancia Thema (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 1988 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | BX | Thema |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
