1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Volvo C70
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen Xsara (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Volvo C70. (162 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo C70 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
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, 1998 Volvo C70 (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (193 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | Xsara | C70 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |