1993 Citroen Bx vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Citroen Bx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Citroen Bx would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Bx (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Bx should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 360 kg more 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, 1997 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Bx. (109 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Bx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Bx | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Bx | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
