1991 Citroen BX vs. 1991 Citroen ZX
To start off, both 1991 Citroen BX and 1991 Citroen ZX were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Citroen ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Citroen BX (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1991 Citroen ZX. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1991 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Citroen ZX weights approximately 135 kg more than 1991 Citroen BX.
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, 1991 Citroen ZX (122 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen BX. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Citroen ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen BX | 1991 Citroen ZX | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | BX | ZX |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
