1994 Citroen AX vs. 1994 Proton Persona
To start off, both 1994 Citroen AX and 1994 Proton Persona were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Proton Persona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Proton Persona (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1994 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Proton Persona should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Proton Persona weights approximately 292 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 Proton Persona (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 Proton Persona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen AX | 1994 Proton Persona | |
| Make | Citroen | Proton |
| Model | AX | Persona |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
