1989 Citroen XM vs. 1990 Lancia Delta

To start off, 1990 Lancia Delta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Citroen XM would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lancia Delta (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM.

Because 1990 Lancia Delta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Citroen XM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Delta will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Lancia Delta (311 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (116 Nm). This means 1990 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM. 1989 Citroen XM has automatic transmission and 1990 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 1990 Lancia Delta 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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