1988 Citroen BX vs. 1988 Renault 25
To start off, both 1988 Citroen BX and 1988 Renault 25 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,847 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 25 (152 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 25 weights approximately 431 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 Renault 25 (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen BX | 1988 Renault 25 | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | BX | 25 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |