1988 Citroen AX vs. 1995 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1995 Lancia Dedra is newer by 7 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lancia Dedra (88 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1988 Citroen AX. (57 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 462 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.
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, 1995 Lancia Dedra (129 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen AX. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen AX | 1995 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | AX | Dedra |
Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 63 L |