1987 Citroen AX vs. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Tatra Tatraplan would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Tatra Tatraplan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Tatra Tatraplan (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Tatra Tatraplan should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan weights approximately 492 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 Tatra Tatraplan 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 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. 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, 1948 Tatra Tatraplan (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1948 Tatra Tatraplan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen AX | 1948 Tatra Tatraplan | |
Make | Citroen | Tatra |
Model | AX | Tatraplan |
Year Released | 1987 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |