1988 Citroen AX vs. 1970 Innocenti IM 3
To start off, 1988 Citroen AX is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Innocenti IM 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Innocenti IM 3 would be higher. 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 1 more horse power than 1970 Innocenti IM 3. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1970 Innocenti IM 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Innocenti IM 3 weights approximately 182 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Citroen AX (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Innocenti IM 3. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Innocenti IM 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen AX | 1970 Innocenti IM 3 | |
| Make | Citroen | Innocenti |
| Model | AX | IM 3 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2380 mm |
