1988 Citroen AX vs. 2007 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2007 Jeep Patriot is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen AX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen AX would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1988 Citroen AX. (57 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen AX.
Because 2007 Jeep Patriot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Citroen AX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Patriot 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, 2007 Jeep Patriot (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen AX. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen AX | 2007 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | AX | Patriot |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 51 L |
