1989 Citroen XM vs. 1989 Seat Marbella
To start off, both 1989 Citroen XM and 1989 Seat Marbella were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1989 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1989 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 596 kg more than 1989 Seat Marbella. 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 (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1989 Seat Marbella | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | XM | Marbella |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 56 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2170 mm |