1987 Citroen AX vs. 1988 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1988 Nissan Silvia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen AX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen AX would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 473 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 1988 Nissan Silvia 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 1988 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1988 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1988 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | AX | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
