1988 Citroen BX vs. 1988 Fiat 126
To start off, both 1988 Citroen BX and 1988 Fiat 126 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen BX (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen BX weights approximately 282 kg more than 1988 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Fiat 126 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Fiat 126. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Citroen BX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Citroen BX (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 1988 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | BX | 126 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |
