1992 Citroen BX vs. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, both 1992 Citroen BX and 1992 Nissan 300 ZX were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1992 Citroen BX. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 685 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 Nissan 300 ZX 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 Nissan 300 ZX. 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 Nissan 300 ZX (377 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Citroen BX. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Citroen BX | 1992 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | BX | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |