1992 Citroen ZX vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, both 1992 Citroen ZX and 1992 Jaguar XJ220 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1992 Citroen ZX. (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 272 kg more than 1992 Citroen ZX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Jaguar XJ220. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Citroen ZX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Citroen ZX. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Citroen ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Citroen ZX | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
Model | ZX | XJ220 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 3492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 642 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |