1987 Citroen AX vs. 1986 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 93 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, 1986 Nissan Sunny (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1986 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | AX | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
