1990 Citroen BX vs. 2007 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2007 Jeep Compass is newer by 17 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 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Compass (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Compass weights approximately 680 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 2007 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Citroen BX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Compass will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Jeep Compass (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 2007 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | BX | Compass |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 51 L |
