1989 Citroen XM vs. 1995 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1995 Toyota Previa 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Previa. (133 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Previa weights approximately 111 kg more than 1989 Citroen XM.
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 (240 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen XM | 1995 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | XM | Previa |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
