1987 Citroen AX vs. 1987 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1987 Citroen AX and 1987 Peugeot 205 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 205 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 205 (85 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Peugeot 205 (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1987 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | AX | 205 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
