1987 BMW 320 vs. 1987 Citroen BX
To start off, both 1987 BMW 320 and 1987 Citroen BX were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1987 Citroen BX. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 320 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1987 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 BMW 320 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 1987 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen BX. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 320 | 1987 Citroen BX | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 320 | BX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1073 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
