1997 Citroen AX vs. 1997 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1997 Citroen AX and 1997 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 406 (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1997 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 769 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Peugeot 406 (136 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Citroen AX | 1997 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | AX | 406 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 1437 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |