1987 Citroen AX vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 18 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 1,493 cc, 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen AX (85 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 403 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, 2005 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1987 Citroen AX has manual transmission. 1987 Citroen AX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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