1987 Citroen AX vs. 1987 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, both 1987 Citroen AX and 1987 Skoda Rapid R were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Skoda Rapid R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Skoda Rapid R (62 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (54 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Skoda Rapid R should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Skoda Rapid R weights approximately 175 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.
Because 1987 Skoda Rapid R is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Skoda Rapid R. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Skoda Rapid R (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (89 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Skoda Rapid R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1987 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | AX | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
