1993 Citroen BX vs. 1993 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 1993 Citroen BX and 1993 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 306 (103 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Citroen BX. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 150 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.
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 Peugeot 306 (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen BX | 1993 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | BX | 306 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 103 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
