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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 505 (90 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM.

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 Peugeot 505 (144 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (116 Nm). This means 1989 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM. 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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