1987 Citroen AX vs. 1972 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Carina weights approximately 228 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 1972 Toyota Carina 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 1972 Toyota Carina. 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, 1972 Toyota Carina (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1972 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | AX | Carina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
