1990 Citroen BX vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1990 Citroen BX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 575 kg more than 1990 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Opel Admiral is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Opel Admiral. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Citroen BX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | BX | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 80 L |
