1998 Citroen AX vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 1998 Citroen AX and 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1998 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 557 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen AX. (75 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen AX | 1998 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
Model | AX | 146 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 75 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |