1990 Citroen XM vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 17 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1990 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 710 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, both vehicles can yield 174 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2007 Honda Civic 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. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Citroen XM | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | XM | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |