1989 Citroen XM 2.1 D vs. 1989 Citroen XM 2.0i Break Turbo
To start off, both 1989 Citroen XM 2.1 D and 1989 Citroen XM 2.0i Break Turbo were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM 2.1 D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM 2.0i Break Turbo (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM 2.1 D. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM 2.0i Break Turbo should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM 2.1 D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM 2.0i Break Turbo weights approximately 163 kg more than 1989 Citroen XM 2.1 D. 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, 1989 Citroen XM 2.1 D (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM 2.0i Break Turbo. (225 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM 2.1 D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM 2.0i Break Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen XM 2.1 D | 1989 Citroen XM 2.0i Break Turbo | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | XM | XM |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
