1987 Citroen AX vs. 1987 Alfa Romeo Arna
To start off, both 1987 Citroen AX and 1987 Alfa Romeo Arna were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,185 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo Arna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo Arna (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (54 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo Arna should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo Arna weights approximately 175 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Citroen AX (89 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo Arna. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo Arna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1987 Alfa Romeo Arna | |
| Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | AX | Arna |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
