1988 Citroen BX vs. 1992 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1992 Opel Frontera is newer by 4 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Opel Frontera (101 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Frontera weights approximately 926 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 1992 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Citroen BX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Opel Frontera (211 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 1992 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | BX | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
