1991 Citroen BX vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1991 Citroen BX and 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,351 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1991 Citroen BX. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1991 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 610 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass (291 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen BX. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen BX | 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
| Model | BX | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
