1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1989 Citroen XM
To start off, both 1989 Buick Skylark and 1989 Citroen XM were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Skylark (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM.
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, 1989 Buick Skylark (251 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (116 Nm). This means 1989 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 1989 Citroen XM | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Skylark | XM |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
