1988 Citroen BX vs. 1988 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 1988 Citroen BX and 1988 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen BX (90 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1988 Opel Vectra. (56 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Vectra weights approximately 20 kg more than 1988 Citroen BX.
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 Citroen BX (181 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Vectra. (104 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 1988 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | BX | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 151 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 | 1062 kg | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2600 mm |
