1990 Citroen BX vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen BX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen BX would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1990 Citroen BX. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen BX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V50 weights approximately 668 kg more than 1990 Citroen BX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo V50 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Citroen BX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 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, 2010 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen BX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen BX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen BX | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | BX | V50 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4521 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 57 L |
