1984 Citroen Axel vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 26 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Axel. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Axel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1833 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 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Citroen Axel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Axel. (98 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Axel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Axel | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | Axel | Defender |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65.6 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2800 mm |
