1990 Citroen BX vs. 2010 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2010 Hyundai H1 is newer by 20 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Hyundai H1 (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 2010 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | BX | H1 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |
