1989 Citroen XM vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 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 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Corolla (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (110 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 360 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
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 (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | XM | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |