1997 Citroen AX vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Citroen AX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Citroen AX would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1997 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 887 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.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Citroen AX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen AX | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | AX | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
