1987 Citroen AX vs. 1987 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 1987 Citroen AX and 1987 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Astra (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 126 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 Vauxhall Astra (84 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen AX | 1987 Vauxhall Astra | |
Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
Model | AX | Astra |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |