1989 Citroen XM vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 16 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, 1989 Citroen XM (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 133 kg more than 1989 Citroen XM.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | XM | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |