1998 Citroen AX vs. 1998 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1998 Citroen AX and 1998 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1998 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 422 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 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen AX. (75 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen AX. 1998 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1998 Citroen AX has manual transmission. 1998 Citroen AX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen AX | 1998 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | AX | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2470 mm |
