1989 Citroen AX vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 1989 Citroen AX and 1989 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,211 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1989 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 588 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 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Citroen AX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy 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, 1989 Subaru Legacy (189 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen AX | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | AX | Legacy |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 952 cc | 2211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |