1989 Citroen XM vs. 1997 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1997 Honda S-MX is newer by 8 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda S-MX weights approximately 20 kg more than 1989 Citroen XM.
Because 1997 Honda S-MX 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, 1997 Honda S-MX 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, 1997 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (177 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1997 Honda S-MX | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | XM | S-MX |
Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |