1990 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1990 Citroen XM
To start off, both 1990 Cadillac DeVille and 1990 Citroen XM were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac DeVille (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1990 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 260 kg more than 1990 Citroen XM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Cadillac DeVille (325 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen XM. 1990 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1990 Citroen XM has manual transmission. 1990 Citroen XM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Cadillac DeVille | 1990 Citroen XM | |
Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
Model | DeVille | XM |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4467 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2760 mm |