1989 Citroen XM vs. 1989 Fiat Uno
To start off, both 1989 Citroen XM and 1989 Fiat Uno were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (57 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 522 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1989 Fiat Uno | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | XM | Uno |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 55.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |