1988 Citroen AX vs. 1987 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1988 Citroen AX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Peugeot 205 would be higher. Both 1988 Citroen AX and 1987 Peugeot 205 are equipped with a 1,124 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen AX (57 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 205. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 205 weights approximately 57 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, 1987 Peugeot 205 (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen AX. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen AX | 1987 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | AX | 205 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
