1988 Citroen BX vs. 1988 Fiat Tipo
To start off, both 1988 Citroen BX and 1988 Fiat Tipo 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 20 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (51 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen BX weights approximately 22 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Citroen BX (110 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (90 Nm). This means 1988 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 1988 Fiat Tipo | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | BX | Tipo |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 70.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 908 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
