1993 Citroen AX vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, both 1993 Citroen AX and 1993 Nissan Laurel were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1993 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 754 kg more than 1993 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Nissan Laurel 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 1993 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen AX. (75 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen AX. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1993 Citroen AX has manual transmission. 1993 Citroen AX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen AX | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | AX | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
