1994 Citroen AX vs. 1994 Fiat Punto
To start off, both 1994 Citroen AX and 1994 Fiat Punto were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Fiat Punto (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Fiat Punto weights approximately 172 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, 1994 Fiat Punto (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Citroen AX | 1994 Fiat Punto | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | AX | Punto |
Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2470 mm |