1988 Citroen AX vs. 1988 Holden Barina
To start off, both 1988 Citroen AX and 1988 Holden Barina were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Holden Barina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Barina (67 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1988 Citroen AX. (57 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Barina should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Barina weights approximately 22 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 Holden Barina (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen AX. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Barina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen AX | 1988 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Citroen | Holden |
| Model | AX | Barina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2250 mm |
