1987 Citroen AX vs. 1989 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 2 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen AX (95 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (75 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 139 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (102 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1987 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen AX | 1989 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | AX | Charade |
Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.2 mm | 71.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 706 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 37 L |