1996 Citroen XM vs. 1996 Daihatsu Applause
To start off, both 1996 Citroen XM and 1996 Daihatsu Applause 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 XM (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Applause. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Applause. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen XM weights approximately 350 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Applause. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Applause. (134 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Applause.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen XM | 1996 Daihatsu Applause | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | XM | Applause |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1280 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 40 L |
