1996 Citroen XM vs. 1996 Fiat Vivace
To start off, both 1996 Citroen XM and 1996 Fiat Vivace 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 53 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen XM weights approximately 464 kg more than 1996 Fiat Vivace. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen XM | 1996 Fiat Vivace | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | XM | Vivace |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1372 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2230 mm |
