1989 Citroen XM vs. 2001 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2001 Panoz Esperante is newer by 12 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 234 kg more than 2001 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2001 Panoz Esperante 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 2001 Panoz Esperante. 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, 2001 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (240 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 2001 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Citroen | Panoz |
Model | XM | Esperante |
Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |