1989 Citroen AX vs. 1989 Volvo 460
To start off, both 1989 Citroen AX and 1989 Volvo 460 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 460 (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1989 Citroen AX. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 460 weights approximately 329 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Volvo 460 (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen AX. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen AX | 1989 Volvo 460 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | AX | 460 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1054 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |