1992 Citroen AX vs. 1992 Volkswagen Vento
To start off, both 1992 Citroen AX and 1992 Volkswagen Vento were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Volkswagen Vento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volkswagen Vento (116 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1992 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volkswagen Vento should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volkswagen Vento weights approximately 370 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Volkswagen Vento (166 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Volkswagen Vento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen AX | 1992 Volkswagen Vento | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | AX | Vento |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 953 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
