1984 Citroen Axel vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, both 1984 Citroen Axel and 1984 Renault 25 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 25 (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Axel. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Axel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 25 weights approximately 280 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 Renault 25 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Axel. (98 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Axel.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen Axel | 1984 Renault 25 | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Axel | 25 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2730 mm |