1988 Citroen AX vs. 1996 Rover 220
To start off, 1996 Rover 220 is newer by 8 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rover 220 (103 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1988 Citroen AX. (57 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 220 should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rover 220 weights approximately 506 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, 1996 Rover 220 (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen AX. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen AX | 1996 Rover 220 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | AX | 220 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.6 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |
