1994 Citroen AX vs. 1988 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1994 Citroen AX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 993 cc (3 cylinders), 1988 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Daihatsu Charade (50 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1994 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Daihatsu Charade weights approximately 122 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.
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, 1988 Daihatsu Charade (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen AX | 1988 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | AX | Charade |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
