1988 Chevrolet Sprint vs. 1988 Citroen AX
To start off, both 1988 Chevrolet Sprint 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 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen AX (57 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Citroen AX weights approximately 33 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. 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 Citroen AX (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint. (78 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Sprint | 1988 Citroen AX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Sprint | AX |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |
