1988 Citroen AX vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, 1988 Citroen AX is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Citroen AX. (57 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley 4 weights approximately 440 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.
Because 1967 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Citroen AX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen AX. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1967 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen AX | 1967 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Riley |
| Model | AX | 4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |
