1987 Citroen AX vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 3 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 812 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1987 Citroen AX has manual transmission. 1987 Citroen AX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Citroen AX | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | AX | 300 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2940 mm |