1989 Citroen XM vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 2,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 620 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 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen XM | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | XM | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
