1993 Citroen Bx vs. 1993 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Bx and 1993 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,359 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Bx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Bx (74 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1993 Fiat Panda. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Bx should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Bx weights approximately 220 kg more than 1993 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Citroen Bx (109 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Bx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Bx | 1993 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Bx | Panda |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 34 HP |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |
