1987 Citroen AX vs. 1992 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (95 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 410 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, 1992 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1992 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | AX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.2 mm | 77 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 | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2470 mm |
