1989 Citroen XM vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 21 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 1,904 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 196 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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 (177 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | XM | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1904 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1186 kg |