1994 Citroen XM vs. 1998 Kia Joice
To start off, 1998 Kia Joice is newer by 4 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Joice (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1994 Citroen XM. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen XM weights approximately 10 kg more than 1998 Kia Joice.
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, 1998 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen XM. (180 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen XM. 1998 Kia Joice 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. 1998 Kia Joice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Citroen XM | 1998 Kia Joice | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | XM | Joice |
Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |