1988 Audi 80 vs. 1988 Citroen AX
To start off, both 1988 Audi 80 and 1988 Citroen AX were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Audi 80 (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Citroen AX. (57 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Audi 80 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Audi 80 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen AX. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Audi 80 | 1988 Citroen AX | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | 80 | AX |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2290 mm |
