1990 Citroen XM vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1990 Citroen XM is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 115 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 Citroen XM.
Because 1970 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Citroen XM, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Citroen XM (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Citroen XM | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | XM | Crown |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |