1984 Citroen Axel vs. 1984 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1984 Citroen Axel and 1984 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Axel. (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Axel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 274 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 Nissan Bluebird 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 Nissan Bluebird. 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 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Axel. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Axel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Axel | 1984 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Axel | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1129 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2530 mm |
