1993 Citroen BX vs. 1993 Volkswagen Quantum
To start off, both 1993 Citroen BX and 1993 Volkswagen Quantum were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Volkswagen Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volkswagen Quantum (109 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1993 Citroen BX. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volkswagen Quantum should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volkswagen Quantum weights approximately 200 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 Volkswagen Quantum (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Volkswagen Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen BX. 1993 Volkswagen Quantum 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. 1993 Volkswagen Quantum will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen BX | 1993 Volkswagen Quantum | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | BX | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
