1987 Citroen AX vs. 1988 Peugeot 309
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 309 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 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen AX (54 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 309. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 309 weights approximately 175 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 (89 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 309. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1988 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | AX | 309 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2480 mm |
