1988 Citroen AX vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 24 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 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1988 Citroen AX. (57 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 538 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, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen AX. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen AX | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | AX | Insight |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 40 L |
