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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster 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 (235 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 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 | 2975 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |