1994 Citroen XM vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, both 1994 Citroen XM and 1994 Porsche 968 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1994 Citroen XM. (129 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen XM weights approximately 187 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968.
Because 1994 Porsche 968 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Porsche 968. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Citroen XM, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen XM. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Citroen XM | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | XM | 968 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2446 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1587 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 92 L |