1989 Citroen AX vs. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, both 1989 Citroen AX and 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1989 Citroen AX. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 481 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.
Because 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Citroen AX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen AX. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen AX | 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | AX | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2480 mm |