1989 Citroen XM vs. 1998 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1998 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 9 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 210 kg more than 1998 Venturi Atlantique.
Because 1998 Venturi Atlantique 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 1998 Venturi Atlantique. 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, 1998 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (225 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen XM | 1998 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Citroen | Venturi |
| Model | XM | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
