1992 BMW 540 vs. 1992 Citroen XM
To start off, both 1992 BMW 540 and 1992 Citroen XM were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1992 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1992 Citroen XM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 BMW 540 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 1992 BMW 540. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Citroen XM. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1992 Citroen XM | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 540 | XM |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 66 L |