1987 Citroen AX vs. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 752 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 1948 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Citroen AX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon 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, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1948 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen AX | 1948 Jeep Station Wagon | |
Make | Citroen | Jeep |
Model | AX | Station Wagon |
Year Released | 1987 | 1948 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |