1987 Citroen AX vs. 1989 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 368 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, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1989 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | AX | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2480 mm |
