1988 Citroen AX vs. 1988 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 1988 Citroen AX and 1988 Suzuki Samurai were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Suzuki Samurai (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1988 Citroen AX. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Suzuki Samurai should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Suzuki Samurai weights approximately 180 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.
Because 1988 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Citroen AX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Suzuki Samurai will offer significantly more control. 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 Suzuki Samurai (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen AX. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Suzuki Samurai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen AX | 1988 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | AX | Samurai |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2490 mm |
