1990 Citroen BX vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1135 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 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | BX | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.7:1 |
| 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 | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
