1993 Citroen AX vs. 1998 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1998 Honda S-MX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Citroen AX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Citroen AX would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1993 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S-MX weights approximately 664 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 1998 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Citroen AX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen AX. (75 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen AX | 1998 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | AX | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
