1991 Citroen XM vs. 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, both 1991 Citroen XM and 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1991 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1991 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 300 kg more than 1991 Citroen XM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen XM. (169 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Citroen XM | 1991 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
Model | XM | Sigma |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |