1987 Citroen BX vs. 2005 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2005 Fiat Albea is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen BX would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen BX (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Albea. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Albea weights approximately 125 kg more than 1987 Citroen BX.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Citroen BX (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Albea. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen BX | 2005 Fiat Albea | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | BX | Albea |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
