1995 Citroen XM vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Citroen XM would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (137 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1995 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen XM weights approximately 169 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival.
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, 2005 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen XM. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen XM. 2005 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 1995 Citroen XM has manual transmission. 1995 Citroen XM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen XM | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | XM | Carnival |
Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |