1987 Citroen AX vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (72 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 540 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, 1993 Toyota Carina (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | AX | Carina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |
