1996 Citroen XM vs. 1996 Citroen Saxo
To start off, both 1996 Citroen XM and 1996 Citroen Saxo 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 Citroen Saxo (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Saxo should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen XM weights approximately 345 kg more than 1996 Citroen Saxo.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Saxo. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen XM | 1996 Citroen Saxo | |
Make | Citroen | Citroen |
Model | XM | Saxo |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
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 | 1280 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2390 mm |