1988 Citroen AX vs. 1988 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 1988 Citroen AX and 1988 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen AX (57 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Opel Corsa. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Corsa weights approximately 142 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 Opel Corsa (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen AX. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen AX | 1988 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | AX | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
