1990 Citroen XM vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen XM would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna 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. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 28 kg more than 1990 Citroen XM.
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 Citroen XM (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Citroen XM | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | XM | Laguna |
Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1308 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 115 L |