1991 Citroen ZX vs. 1991 Saab 9000
To start off, both 1991 Citroen ZX and 1991 Saab 9000 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Saab 9000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Saab 9000 (200 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1991 Citroen ZX. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1991 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Saab 9000 weights approximately 464 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 Saab 9000 (323 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen ZX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Saab 9000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen ZX | 1991 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Saab |
| Model | ZX | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 66 L |
