1986 Citroen Axel vs. 1986 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1986 Citroen Axel and 1986 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 205 (115 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Axel. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Axel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 80 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 Peugeot 205 (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Axel. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Axel.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Citroen Axel | 1986 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Axel | 205 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 651 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2430 mm |