1993 Citroen Bx vs. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1993 Citroen Bx is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Bx. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Bx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1993 Citroen Bx. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 De Tomaso Deauville 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 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Bx. (109 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Bx. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1993 Citroen Bx has manual transmission. 1993 Citroen Bx will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Bx | 1981 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Citroen | De Tomaso |
| Model | Bx | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
