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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada Samara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada Samara (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada Samara should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada Samara weights approximately 192 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 Lada Samara (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Lada Samara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
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 | 954 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 43 L |