1987 Buick Regal vs. 1987 Citroen AX
To start off, both 1987 Buick Regal and 1987 Citroen AX were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (54 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 695 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Buick Regal 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 1987 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX, 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, 1987 Buick Regal (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (89 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1987 Citroen AX | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Regal | AX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2290 mm |
