1989 Citroen BX vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1989 Citroen BX and 1989 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen BX weights approximately 5 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1989 Citroen BX (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (100 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen BX | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | BX | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |