1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1989 Citroen XM

To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Citroen XM would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 1995 BMW Dinan 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 1995 BMW Dinan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 802 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (174 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW Dinan 1989 Citroen XM
Make BMW Citroen
Model Dinan XM
Year Released 1995 1989
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5598 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 976 Nm 174 Nm
Top Speed 321 km/hour 193 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2760 mm


 

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