1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1996 Citroen XM
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Camaro 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 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 320 more horse power than 1996 Citroen XM. (115 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen XM weights approximately 93 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 1996 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen XM. (174 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1996 Citroen XM | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Camaro | XM |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 276 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
