1989 Citroen XM vs. 1989 Innocenti 990

To start off, both 1989 Citroen XM and 1989 Innocenti 990 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 (110 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1989 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1989 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 670 kg more than 1989 Innocenti 990. 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 (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Innocenti 990.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Citroen XM 1989 Innocenti 990
Make Citroen Innocenti
Model XM 990
Year Released 1989 1989
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2088 cc 993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 110 HP 51 HP
Engine RPM 4300 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 255 Nm 75 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 76 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 73 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1380 kg 710 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 3170 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2050 mm


 

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