1992 Citroen XM vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1992 Citroen XM is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1992 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen XM weights approximately 380 kg more than 1986 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, 1992 Citroen XM (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Citroen XM | 1986 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | XM | Civic |
Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2210 mm |