1990 Citroen BX vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, both 1990 Citroen BX and 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 1085 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.
Because 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Citroen BX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1990 Citroen BX has manual transmission. 1990 Citroen BX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
| Model | BX | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
