1994 Citroen XM vs. 1994 Proton Persona
To start off, both 1994 Citroen XM and 1994 Proton Persona 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 Citroen XM (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1994 Proton Persona. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1994 Proton Persona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen XM weights approximately 533 kg more than 1994 Proton Persona. 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 (235 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Proton Persona. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Proton Persona.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Citroen XM | 1994 Proton Persona | |
Make | Citroen | Proton |
Model | XM | Persona |
Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2963 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1493 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |