1988 Citroen BX vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina 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 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (90 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 73 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Citroen BX (181 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | BX | Carina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
