1987 Citroen AX vs. 1987 Subaru Rex
To start off, both 1987 Citroen AX and 1987 Subaru Rex were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen AX (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Subaru Rex. (31 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1987 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Citroen AX weights approximately 167 kg more than 1987 Subaru Rex. 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 Citroen AX (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1987 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | AX | Rex |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 43 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2260 mm |
