1987 Citroen AX vs. 1987 Honda Prelude
To start off, both 1987 Citroen AX and 1987 Honda Prelude were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (100 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Prelude weights approximately 300 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 Honda Prelude (157 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (120 Nm). This means 1987 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1987 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | AX | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
