1990 Citroen BX vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1990 Citroen BX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen BX weights approximately 10 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen BX (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | BX | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
