1990 Citroen AX vs. 1990 Dodge Spirit
To start off, both 1990 Citroen AX and 1990 Dodge Spirit were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,211 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Spirit (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1990 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Spirit weights approximately 594 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Dodge Spirit (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen AX | 1990 Dodge Spirit | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | AX | Spirit |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |
