1990 Citroen BX vs. 2001 Daewoo Tacuma
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen BX would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Daewoo Tacuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma (119 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Tacuma weights approximately 462 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, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Daewoo Tacuma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 2001 Daewoo Tacuma | |
| Make | Citroen | Daewoo |
| Model | BX | Tacuma |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
