1989 Citroen XM vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, both 1989 Citroen XM and 1989 Peugeot 505 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 78 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 220 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 505. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Peugeot 505 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505. 1989 Citroen XM has automatic transmission and 1989 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1989 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Citroen XM will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Citroen XM | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | XM | 505 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |