1989 Citroen XM vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1989 Citroen XM is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM.

Because 1975 Toyota Corolla 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 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1989 Citroen XM (116 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 1989 Citroen XM has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Citroen XM will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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