2000 Citroen C 15 vs. 1984 Citroen BX
To start off, 2000 Citroen C 15 is newer by 16 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 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen BX (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1984 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, 2000 Citroen C 15 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C 15 | 1984 Citroen BX | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C 15 | BX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
