1990 Citroen BX vs. 2007 Nissan Commercial
To start off, 2007 Nissan Commercial 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 3,153 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Commercial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Commercial (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Commercial should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Commercial weights approximately 705 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, 2007 Nissan Commercial (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Commercial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 2007 Nissan Commercial | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | BX | Commercial |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3153 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 65 L |
