1988 Citroen AX vs. 1988 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 1988 Citroen AX and 1988 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen AX (57 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Opel Vectra. (56 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Vectra weights approximately 412 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 Vectra (105 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen AX. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Vectra 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 Vectra | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | AX | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 75 L |
