1989 Citroen AX vs. 1989 Suzuki SJ 413
To start off, both 1989 Citroen AX and 1989 Suzuki SJ 413 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,270 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Suzuki SJ 413 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Suzuki SJ 413 (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1989 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki SJ 413 should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Suzuki SJ 413 weights approximately 148 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 Suzuki SJ 413 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 Suzuki SJ 413 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 Suzuki SJ 413 (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1989 Suzuki SJ 413 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen AX | 1989 Suzuki SJ 413 | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | AX | SJ 413 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 1270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2040 mm |
