1990 Citroen BX vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Citroen BX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen BX weights approximately 130 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Citroen BX | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | BX | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |