1993 Citroen Bx vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1993 Citroen Bx is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Bx. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Bx.
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, 1988 Honda Civic (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Bx. (109 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Bx.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Bx | 1988 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Bx | Civic |
Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |