1989 Citroen XM vs. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 1989 Citroen XM and 1989 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 190 kg more than 1989 Citroen XM. 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 Pontiac Bonneville (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (177 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM. 1989 Pontiac Bonneville 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 Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1989 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
Model | XM | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2820 mm |