1988 Citroen BX vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 Toyota Carina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen BX would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Carina weights approximately 65 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, 1989 Toyota Carina (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | BX | Carina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 70 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |
