1996 Citroen ZX vs. 1996 Volvo 440
To start off, both 1996 Citroen ZX and 1996 Volvo 440 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo 440 (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Citroen ZX. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 440 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Volvo 440 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen ZX. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen ZX | 1996 Volvo 440 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | ZX | 440 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |