1991 Citroen ZX vs. 1991 Rover 400
To start off, both 1991 Citroen ZX and 1991 Rover 400 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Rover 400 (94 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1991 Citroen ZX. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1991 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Rover 400 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1991 Citroen ZX. 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, 1991 Rover 400 (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen ZX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Citroen ZX | 1991 Rover 400 | |
Make | Citroen | Rover |
Model | ZX | 400 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |