1993 Citroen Bx vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Bx. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Bx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Bx weights approximately 186 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Because 1998 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Bx, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Lotus Elise (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Bx. (109 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Bx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Bx | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | Bx | Elise |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
