1998 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1990 Citroen BX
To start off, 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen BX would be higher. At 2,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen BX (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1990 Citroen BX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1990 Citroen BX | |
| Make | Beijing | Citroen |
| Model | BJ 2021 | BX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
