1987 Citroen AX vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 688 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 1979 Toyota Crown 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 1979 Toyota Crown. 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | AX | Crown |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
