1994 Citroen AX vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre

To start off, 1994 Citroen AX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1994 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 970 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 Rover 3.5 Litre 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 Rover 3.5 Litre. 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 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen AX. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1994 Citroen AX has manual transmission. 1994 Citroen AX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Citroen AX 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
Make Citroen Rover
Model AX 3.5 Litre
Year Released 1994 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 954 cc 3532 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 48 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 74 Nm 276 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70 mm 88.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 62 mm 71.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 668 kg 1638 kg
Vehicle Length 3510 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2290 mm 2820 mm


 

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