1987 Citroen AX vs. 1988 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 205 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 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen AX (95 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 205. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 54 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX.
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 (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 205. (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1988 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | AX | 205 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 706 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
