1996 BMW M3 vs. 1996 Citroen XM
To start off, both 1996 BMW M3 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 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1996 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 352 kg more than 1996 Citroen XM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 BMW M3 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 1996 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW M3 | 1996 Citroen XM | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | M3 | XM |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |