1990 Citroen XM vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1990 Citroen XM and 1990 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1990 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen XM.
Because 1990 Pontiac Firebird 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 1990 Pontiac Firebird. 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 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Citroen XM | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
Model | XM | Firebird |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 76 L |