1990 Citroen XM vs. 2010 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2010 Jeep Liberty is newer by 20 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1990 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 528 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.
Because 2010 Jeep Liberty 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 2010 Jeep Liberty. 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, 2010 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen XM. 2010 Jeep Liberty 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. 2010 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen XM | 2010 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | XM | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4493 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2695 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 74 L |
