1987 Citroen AX vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen AX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen AX 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 55 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (54 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (89 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | AX | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 94 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3210 mm |
