1995 Citroen XM vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 17 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 5 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 10 kg more than 1995 Citroen XM.
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, 2012 Honda Civic (172 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen XM. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen XM | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | XM | Civic |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1294 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |
