1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1996 Citroen XM
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Blazer 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 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1996 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 635 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1996 Citroen XM | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Blazer | XM |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
