1989 Citroen Axel vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Citroen Axel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Citroen Axel would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 469 more horse power than 1989 Citroen Axel. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen Axel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1770 kg more than 1989 Citroen Axel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Citroen Axel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen Axel. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen Axel.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen Axel | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Axel | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | electric |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2745 mm |