1987 Citroen AX vs. 1996 Volvo 440
To start off, 1996 Volvo 440 is newer by 9 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen AX (95 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 440. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 440 weights approximately 319 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX.
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, 1996 Volvo 440 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1996 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | AX | 440 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.2 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 706 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
