1989 Citroen XM vs. 1989 Eagle Summit
To start off, both 1989 Citroen XM and 1989 Eagle Summit were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1989 Eagle Summit. (111 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1989 Eagle Summit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 350 kg more than 1989 Eagle Summit. 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 (235 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Eagle Summit. (134 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Eagle Summit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen XM | 1989 Eagle Summit | |
| Make | Citroen | Eagle |
| Model | XM | Summit |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
