1989 Citroen XM vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1995 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 6 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 Toyota Lexcen.
Because 1995 Toyota Lexcen is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Toyota Lexcen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (225 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen XM | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | XM | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
