1990 Citroen BX vs. 2007 Fiat Punto
To start off, 2007 Fiat Punto is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen BX would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen BX (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Punto weights approximately 80 kg more than 1990 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, 2007 Fiat Punto (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 2007 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | BX | Punto |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 49 L |
