Citroën BX (1983 – 1986) vs Honda Prelude (1983 – 1987): specs compared
The Honda Prelude is the more powerful of the two, with up to 137 hp against 126 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 8.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 205 km/h against 195 km/h. The Citroën BX uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 8.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 870 kg against 975 kg. At 4,300 mm, the Honda Prelude is 71 mm longer than the Citroën BX.
| Specification |
Citroën
BX
1983 – 1986
|
Honda
Prelude
1983 – 1987
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1986 | 1983 – 1987 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 61 – 126 hp | 101 – 137 hp |
| Torque | 106 – 172 Nm | 152 – 170 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 – 16.2 s | 7.8 – 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 155 – 195 km/h | 185 – 205 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.8 – 9.0 L/100 km | 8.3 – 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,229 mm | 4,300 mm |
| Width | 1,661 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 870 – 1,045 kg | 975 – 1,022 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.