1986 Citroen Axel vs. 1986 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 1986 Citroen Axel and 1986 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mitsubishi Magna (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Axel. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Axel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 400 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Mitsubishi Magna (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Axel. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Axel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Axel | 1986 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Axel | Magna |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 651 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2600 mm |
