1992 Citroen ZX vs. 1992 Renault 19
To start off, both 1992 Citroen ZX and 1992 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Citroen ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Citroen ZX (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1992 Renault 19. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen ZX should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen ZX weights approximately 145 kg more than 1992 Renault 19. 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, 1992 Citroen ZX (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault 19. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen ZX | 1992 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | ZX | 19 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 55 L |
