1988 Citroen BX vs. 2001 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Sirion is newer by 13 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daihatsu Sirion (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Sirion should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen BX weights approximately 90 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion.
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 Citroen BX (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 2001 Daihatsu Sirion | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | BX | Sirion |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 37 L |
