1994 Citroen XM vs. 1994 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 1994 Citroen XM and 1994 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1994 Citroen XM. (163 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen XM.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Citroen XM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen XM. (235 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen XM | 1994 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | XM | Defender |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2963 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2370 mm |
