1994 Citroen XM vs. 1994 Infiniti J30
To start off, both 1994 Citroen XM and 1994 Infiniti J30 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Infiniti J30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Infiniti J30 (210 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1994 Citroen XM. (129 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti J30 should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Infiniti J30 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1994 Citroen XM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Citroen XM (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Infiniti J30. (262 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Infiniti J30. 1994 Infiniti J30 has automatic transmission and 1994 Citroen XM has manual transmission. 1994 Citroen XM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Infiniti J30 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen XM | 1994 Infiniti J30 | |
| Make | Citroen | Infiniti |
| Model | XM | J30 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1587 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
