1989 Citroen XM vs. 1989 Volvo 460
To start off, both 1989 Citroen XM and 1989 Volvo 460 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 460. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 444 kg more than 1989 Volvo 460. 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 (225 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 460. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen XM | 1989 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | XM | 460 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
