1989 Citroen XM vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1989 Citroen XM is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (110 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic.
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 (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1988 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | XM | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |