1997 Citroen Xsara vs. 1997 Volvo S70
To start off, both 1997 Citroen Xsara and 1997 Volvo S70 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo S70 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo S70 should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo S70 weights approximately 463 kg more than 1997 Citroen Xsara. 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, 1997 Volvo S70 (171 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (117 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo S70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xsara. 1997 Volvo S70 has automatic transmission and 1997 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 1997 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Volvo S70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Citroen Xsara | 1997 Volvo S70 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | Xsara | S70 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1653 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |