1989 Audi 80 vs. 1989 Citroen AX
To start off, both 1989 Audi 80 and 1989 Citroen AX were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi 80 (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1989 Citroen AX. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi 80 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Audi 80 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen AX. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 80 | 1989 Citroen AX | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | 80 | AX |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2290 mm |
