1999 Citroen Xsara vs. 1999 Volvo S70
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xsara and 1999 Volvo S70 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,317 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Volvo S70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volvo S70 (238 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volvo S70 should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volvo S70 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Volvo S70 (330 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Volvo S70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xsara | 1999 Volvo S70 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | Xsara | S70 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
