1992 Citroen BX vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Citroen BX would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1992 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1992 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Citroen BX. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen BX | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | BX | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
