1990 Citroen BX vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1990 Citroen BX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,917 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Seat 124 (108 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 124 weights approximately 100 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Seat 124 (154 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 1979 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | BX | 124 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
