1978 Audi 100 vs. 1987 Citroen AX
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (5 cylinders), 1978 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen AX (95 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Audi 100. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1978 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Audi 100 weights approximately 504 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX.
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, 1978 Audi 100 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Audi 100 | 1987 Citroen AX | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | 100 | AX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
