1994 Citroen XM vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Citroen XM would be higher. 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 82 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen XM weights approximately 877 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today 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, 1996 Honda Today 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 Citroen XM (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen XM | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | XM | Today |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1587 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
