1987 Citroen AX vs. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 8 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 728 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, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | AX | Rally Raid |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3000 mm |
