1991 Citroen BX vs. 1991 Honda Prelude
To start off, both 1991 Citroen BX and 1991 Honda Prelude were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Prelude (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1991 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1991 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Prelude weights approximately 180 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Honda Prelude (159 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Citroen BX | 1991 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | BX | Prelude |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |