1992 Citroen AX vs. 1992 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 1992 Citroen AX and 1992 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 953 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Citroen AX (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1992 Fiat Panda. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen AX weights approximately 27 kg more than 1992 Fiat Panda. 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, 1992 Citroen AX (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat Panda. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Citroen AX | 1992 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | AX | Panda |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 953 cc | 899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 67.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |