1994 Citroen AX vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 1994 Citroen AX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1994 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 932 kg more than 1994 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen AX | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | AX | 130 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
