1990 Citroen BX vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 1990 Citroen BX and 1990 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz G (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 745 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Mercedes-Benz G (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Citroen BX | 1990 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | BX | G |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |