1988 Citroen BX vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 1988 Citroen BX and 1988 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Magna (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 263 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 Mitsubishi Magna (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (185 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 1988 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | BX | Magna |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2600 mm |
