1988 Citroen BX vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 22 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (90 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 498 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 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Citroen BX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (181 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | BX | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
