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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 405 (92 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 488 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 Peugeot 405 (196 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 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 | 954 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 88 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.2 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
