1988 Citroen AX vs. 1991 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1991 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen AX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen AX would be higher. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen AX (57 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1991 Daihatsu Charade. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1991 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 82 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 Citroen AX (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Daihatsu Charade. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen AX | 1991 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | AX | Charade |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 73 mm |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 40 L |
