1996 Citroen AX vs. 1996 Honda Shuttle
To start off, both 1996 Citroen AX and 1996 Honda Shuttle were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Shuttle (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1996 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 864 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 Honda Shuttle (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen AX. (75 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen AX. 1996 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1996 Citroen AX has manual transmission. 1996 Citroen AX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen AX | 1996 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | AX | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 952 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |