1989 Citroen XM vs. 1989 Pontiac 6000
To start off, both 1989 Citroen XM and 1989 Pontiac 6000 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac 6000. (108 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac 6000.
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 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (177 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM. 1989 Pontiac 6000 has automatic transmission and 1989 Citroen XM has manual transmission. 1989 Citroen XM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Pontiac 6000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen XM | 1989 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | XM | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
