1985 Citroen Axel vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, both 1985 Citroen Axel and 1985 Vauxhall Belmont were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1985 Citroen Axel. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1985 Citroen Axel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 140 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen Axel. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen Axel. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont has automatic transmission and 1985 Citroen Axel has manual transmission. 1985 Citroen Axel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen Axel | 1985 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
| Model | Axel | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2530 mm |
