1989 Citroen XM vs. 1989 Lancia Prisma
To start off, both 1989 Citroen XM and 1989 Lancia Prisma 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 (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1989 Lancia Prisma. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1989 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 364 kg more than 1989 Lancia Prisma. 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 (240 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen XM | 1989 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | XM | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
