1989 Citroen XM vs. 1989 Dodge Omni
To start off, both 1989 Citroen XM and 1989 Dodge Omni were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1989 Dodge Omni. (91 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1989 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 285 kg more than 1989 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (177 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Dodge Omni. (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen XM | 1989 Dodge Omni | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | XM | Omni |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2212 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
