1987 Citroen AX vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen AX (75 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1958 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (110 Nm). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | AX | 109 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1358 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |
