1990 Citroen XM vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 18 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, 2008 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen XM weights approximately 158 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 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. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Citroen XM | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | XM | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
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 | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |