1994 Citroen AX vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1994 Citroen AX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1994 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 187 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.
Because 1971 Marcos 2 Litres 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 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen AX | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | AX | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2270 mm |
