1987 Citroen AX vs. 1987 Daihatsu Cuore

To start off, both 1987 Citroen AX and 1987 Daihatsu Cuore were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen AX (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Cuore. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Citroen AX weights approximately 122 kg more than 1987 Daihatsu Cuore. 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 (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Cuore. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Cuore.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Citroen AX 1987 Daihatsu Cuore
Make Citroen Daihatsu
Model AX Cuore
Year Released 1987 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 954 cc 847 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 44 HP 43 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 73 Nm 68 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Vehicle Weight 722 kg 600 kg
Vehicle Length 3540 mm 3200 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1410 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2290 mm 2160 mm


 

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