1989 Citroen XM vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Citroen XM is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,904 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (140 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla 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, 1987 Toyota Corolla (206 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (177 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | XM | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1904 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |