1987 Citroen AX vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen AX (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 600 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX.
Because 1959 Fiat 600 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 1959 Fiat 600. 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 Citroen AX (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | AX | 600 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
