1989 Citroen XM vs. 1988 Honda Legend
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 Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 200 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
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, 1988 Honda Legend (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (225 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM. 1988 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1989 Citroen XM has manual transmission. 1989 Citroen XM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1988 Honda Legend | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | XM | Legend |
Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |