1996 Audi A4 vs. 1996 Citroen XM
To start off, both 1996 Audi A4 and 1996 Citroen XM were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A4 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen XM weights approximately 15 kg more than 1996 Audi A4.
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, 1996 Citroen XM (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A4. (173 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A4 | 1996 Citroen XM | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A4 | XM |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 66 L |
