1998 Citroen ZX vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, both 1998 Citroen ZX and 1998 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,461 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo S80 (138 HP) has 64 more horse power than 1998 Citroen ZX. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S80 weights approximately 634 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Volvo S80 (290 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen ZX. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen ZX | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | ZX | S80 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 20.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
