1989 Citroen XM vs. 2005 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2005 Lancia Thesis 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 211 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, 2005 Lancia Thesis (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (240 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 2005 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | XM | Thesis |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2385 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |