1994 Citroen AX vs. 1978 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1994 Citroen AX is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen AX (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Volkswagen Passat. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1978 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 247 kg more than 1994 Citroen AX.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1978 Volkswagen Passat (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen AX | 1978 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | AX | Passat |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2400 mm |
