1985 Citroen CX vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen CX (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 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 580 kg more than 1985 Citroen CX.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen CX. (177 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen CX | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | CX | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2164 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3210 mm |
