1996 Citroen ZX vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen ZX 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 41 more horse power than 1996 Citroen ZX. (67 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 930 kg more than 1996 Citroen ZX. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen ZX. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen ZX | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | ZX | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2160 mm |
