1988 Citroen BX vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 24 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 945 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 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | BX | X3 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 67 L |
