1989 Citroen XM vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1989 Citroen XM is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (141 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Citroen XM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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 (225 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | XM | Serie II |
Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2780 mm |