1987 Citroen AX vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, both 1987 Citroen AX and 1987 Renault 5 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,419 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (57 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Renault 5 weights approximately 372 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault 5 (435 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (89 Nm). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | AX | 5 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
