1988 Citroen AX vs. 2003 Honda That
To start off, 2003 Honda That is newer by 15 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 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda That (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1988 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda That should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda That weights approximately 98 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 2003 Honda That 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, 2003 Honda That 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 Citroen AX (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda That. 2003 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1988 Citroen AX has manual transmission. 1988 Citroen AX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Citroen AX | 2003 Honda That | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | AX | That |
Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2370 mm |