1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1994 Citroen AX
To start off, 1994 Citroen AX is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1994 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen AX weights approximately 98 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
Because 1959 Abarth 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Abarth 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Citroen AX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Abarth 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1994 Citroen AX | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | 850 | AX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
