1994 Citroen AX vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Citroen AX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Citroen AX would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1994 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 406 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avanza (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen AX | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | AX | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
