1990 Citroen BX vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1990 Citroen BX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen BX (74 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1990 Citroen BX.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Citroen BX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | BX | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
