1984 Citroen Axel vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, both 1984 Citroen Axel and 1984 Pontiac Grand Am were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,469 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Axel. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Axel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 255 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.
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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Axel. (98 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Axel.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Axel | 1984 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
Model | Axel | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2469 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2630 mm |