1988 Citroen AX vs. 1988 Renault 5
To start off, both 1988 Citroen AX and 1988 Renault 5 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 5 (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1988 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 5 should accelerate faster 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 Renault 5 (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen AX | 1988 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | AX | 5 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
