1989 Citroen XM vs. 1999 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 10 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 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 63 kg more than 1989 Citroen XM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1999 Land Rover Freelander 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1999 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | XM | Freelander |
Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |