1994 Citroen AX vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 17 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1994 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 1252 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.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Citroen AX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen AX | 2011 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | AX | Safari |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
