1994 Citroen XM vs. 1994 Mitsubishi Magna

To start off, both 1994 Citroen XM and 1994 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mitsubishi Magna (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1994 Citroen XM. (129 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen XM weights approximately 207 kg more than 1994 Mitsubishi Magna.

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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mitsubishi Magna. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mitsubishi Magna. 1994 Mitsubishi Magna 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 Mitsubishi Magna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Citroen XM 1994 Mitsubishi Magna
Make Citroen Mitsubishi
Model XM Magna
Year Released 1994 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2446 cc 2972 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 129 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 4300 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 235 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1587 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2730 mm


 

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