1996 Citroen AX vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1996 Citroen AX is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 137 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.
Because 1954 Fiat 1100 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Fiat 1100. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Citroen AX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Citroen AX (75 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen AX | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | AX | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 952 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
