1984 Citroen BX vs. 1997 Volvo S70
To start off, 1997 Volvo S70 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen BX would be higher. At 1,984 cc (5 cylinders), 1997 Volvo S70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo S70 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1984 Citroen BX. (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo S70 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen BX.
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 Volvo S70 (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen BX. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo S70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Citroen BX | 1997 Volvo S70 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | BX | S70 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |