1992 Citroen BX vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1992 Citroen BX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden Kingswood (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1992 Citroen BX. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 330 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 1979 Holden Kingswood 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 1979 Holden Kingswood. 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, 1979 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Citroen BX. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen BX | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Citroen | Holden |
| Model | BX | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
