1994 Citroen AX vs. 1994 Volkswagen Corrado

To start off, both 1994 Citroen AX and 1994 Volkswagen Corrado were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1994 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 429 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 Volkswagen Corrado (119 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen AX.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Citroen AX 1994 Volkswagen Corrado
Make Citroen Volkswagen
Model AX Corrado
Year Released 1994 1994
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 954 cc 1982 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 48 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 74 Nm 119 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 62 mm 92.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.4:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 668 kg 1097 kg
Vehicle Length 3510 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2290 mm 2480 mm