1990 Citroen BX vs. 1990 Peugeot 605
To start off, both 1990 Citroen BX and 1990 Peugeot 605 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Peugeot 605 (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 540 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 Peugeot 605 (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 1990 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | BX | 605 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
