1986 Citroen BX vs. 2007 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Citroen BX would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen BX (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Strada weights approximately 90 kg more than 1986 Citroen BX.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Citroen BX (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen BX | 2007 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | BX | Strada |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
