1991 Citroen BX vs. 1991 Fiat Cinquecento
To start off, both 1991 Citroen BX and 1991 Fiat Cinquecento were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Citroen BX (74 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1991 Fiat Cinquecento. (41 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat Cinquecento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Citroen BX weights approximately 223 kg more than 1991 Fiat Cinquecento. 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, 1991 Citroen BX (111 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat Cinquecento. (66 Nm). This means 1991 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat Cinquecento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen BX | 1991 Fiat Cinquecento | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | BX | Cinquecento |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 41 HP |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2210 mm |
