1987 Citroen AX vs. 1968 Triumph 2000
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph 2000 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Triumph 2000 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Triumph 2000 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 486 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Triumph 2000 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Triumph 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1968 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Triumph |
| Model | AX | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
