1987 Citroen Axel vs. 1987 Renault 21
To start off, both 1987 Citroen Axel and 1987 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,869 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 21 (64 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Axel. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Axel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Renault 21 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1987 Citroen Axel. 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, 1987 Renault 21 (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Axel. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Axel.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen Axel | 1987 Renault 21 | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Axel | 21 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1869 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2820 mm |