1991 Citroen AX vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112
To start off, both 1991 Citroen AX and 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (402 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1991 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 should accelerate faster than 1991 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 weights approximately 882 kg more than 1991 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Citroen AX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (580 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen AX. (75 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen AX | 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | AX | C 112 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 953 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
