1983 Citroen CX vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen CX (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 710 kg more than 1983 Citroen CX.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen CX. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen CX | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | CX | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
