1990 Citroen BX vs. 1989 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1990 Citroen BX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lancia Delta (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lancia Delta weights approximately 36 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.
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, 1990 Citroen BX (109 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lancia Delta. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 1989 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | BX | Delta |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
