1994 Citroen AX vs. 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, both 1994 Citroen AX and 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1994 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 1069 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 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen AX. 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora 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. 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Citroen AX | 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
Model | AX | Aurora |
Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 1737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2900 mm |