1984 Citroen Axel vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, both 1984 Citroen Axel and 1984 Ferrari 208 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Axel. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Axel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1984 Citroen Axel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Ferrari 208 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 1984 Ferrari 208. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Axel, 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, 1984 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Axel. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Axel.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Axel | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | Axel | 208 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2350 mm |