1996 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 1996 Citroen AX
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Corsica and 1996 Citroen AX were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,190 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corsica (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1996 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corsica should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corsica weights approximately 572 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corsica (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen AX. (75 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corsica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corsica | 1996 Citroen AX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Corsica | AX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |
