1990 Citroen BX vs. 2011 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2011 Jeep Compass is newer by 21 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Compass weights approximately 578 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, 2011 Jeep Compass (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | BX | Compass |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1656 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 51 L |
