1987 Citroen AX vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1987 Citroen AX and 1987 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen AX (95 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 405. (92 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 414 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. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Peugeot 405 (183 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Peugeot 405 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 405 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | AX | 405 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 706 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2680 mm |
