1987 Citroen AX vs. 1987 Lada Samara
To start off, both 1987 Citroen AX and 1987 Lada Samara were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen AX (95 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1987 Lada Samara. (52 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada Samara weights approximately 219 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1987 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Citroen | Lada |
| Model | AX | Samara |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.2 mm | 60.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 706 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 43 L |
