1994 Citroen XM vs. 1994 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1994 Citroen XM and 1994 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen XM (129 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1994 Opel Astra. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1994 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen XM weights approximately 474 kg more than 1994 Opel Astra. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Astra. (168 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen XM | 1994 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | XM | Astra |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1587 kg | 1113 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
