1984 Citroen Axel vs. 1996 Porsche 911

To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Axel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Axel would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Axel. (56 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Axel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 911 weights approximately 290 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 1996 Porsche 911 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 1996 Porsche 911. 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 760 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Axel. (81 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Axel.

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