1984 Citroen BX vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 23 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1984 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen BX | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | BX | Ducato |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |