1993 Citroen AX vs. 1996 Volvo 850
To start off, 1996 Volvo 850 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Citroen AX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Citroen AX would be higher. At 2,461 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 850 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1993 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 850 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1993 Citroen AX. 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, 1996 Volvo 850 (290 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen AX. (75 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen AX | 1996 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | AX | 850 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 668 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
