1989 Citroen BX vs. 1996 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Citroen BX would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1989 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen BX weights approximately 85 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen BX | 1996 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | BX | Charade |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
