1989 Citroen XM vs. 1996 Honda Today

To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 7 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 (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 710 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Honda Today 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, 1996 Honda Today 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, 1989 Citroen XM (235 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1989 Citroen XM has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today 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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