1991 Citroen XM vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 1995 Venturi 400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Citroen XM would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1991 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1991 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Citroen XM weights approximately 130 kg more than 1995 Venturi 400.
Because 1995 Venturi 400 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 1995 Venturi 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen XM. (169 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen XM | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Citroen | Venturi |
| Model | XM | 400 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
