1988 Citroen BX vs. 2011 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2011 Fiat Croma is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen BX would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Croma (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1988 Citroen BX. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Croma weights approximately 701 kg more than 1988 Citroen BX. 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, 2011 Fiat Croma (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 2011 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | BX | Croma |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
