1988 Citroen BX vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1988 Citroen BX and 1988 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 114 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.
Because 1988 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Citroen BX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (185 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | BX | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
