1987 Citroen AX vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 6 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (95 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 479 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | AX | 200 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 706 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
