1995 Citroen XM vs. 2006 Honda Insight
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 11 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen XM (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
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, 1995 Citroen XM (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen XM | 2006 Honda Insight | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | XM | Insight |
Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 40 L |