1990 Citroen AX vs. 1990 Rover Metro
To start off, both 1990 Citroen AX and 1990 Rover Metro were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Rover Metro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover Metro (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover Metro should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rover Metro weights approximately 128 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 Rover Metro (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Rover Metro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Citroen AX | 1990 Rover Metro | |
Make | Citroen | Rover |
Model | AX | Metro |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 36 L |