1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1987 Citroen AX
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 608 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1987 Citroen AX | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | Spider | AX |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |
