1988 Citroen BX vs. 1995 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 7 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 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Shuttle (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 638 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, 1995 Honda Shuttle (199 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX. 1995 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1988 Citroen BX has manual transmission. 1988 Citroen BX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen BX | 1995 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | BX | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |