1990 Citroen BX vs. 1990 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1990 Citroen BX and 1990 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,720 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen BX (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 323. (56 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 323 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1990 Citroen BX.
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 Mazda 323 (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 1990 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | BX | 323 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
