1992 BMW 318 vs. 1992 Citroen BX
To start off, both 1992 BMW 318 and 1992 Citroen BX were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1992 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 318 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1992 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Citroen BX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Citroen BX. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 318 | 1992 Citroen BX | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 318 | BX |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |
