1996 Citroen AX vs. 1996 Fiat Coupe
To start off, both 1996 Citroen AX and 1996 Fiat Coupe were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Coupe (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1996 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 622 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 Fiat Coupe (302 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen AX. (75 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen AX | 1996 Fiat Coupe | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | AX | Coupe |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 952 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |