1987 Citroen AX vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen AX (54 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 345 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (89 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | AX | Passat |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
