1989 Citroen AX vs. 1989 Volvo 480
To start off, both 1989 Citroen AX and 1989 Volvo 480 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 480 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 480 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1989 Citroen AX. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 480 should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 480 weights approximately 275 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 480 (140 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen AX. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 480 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 480 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | AX | 480 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 80 L |