1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1989 Citroen XM
To start off, 1989 Citroen XM is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 310 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (177 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1989 Citroen XM | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | Giulia | XM |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 177 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |