1994 Citroen XM vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 7 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, 2001 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1994 Citroen XM. (129 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen XM weights approximately 347 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (196 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Citroen XM | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | XM | Civic |
Year Released | 1994 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1587 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |