1995 BMW 840 vs. 1984 Citroen BX
To start off, 1995 BMW 840 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen BX would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1984 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 BMW 840 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 1995 BMW 840. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1995 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 840 | 1984 Citroen BX | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 840 | BX |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
