1996 Citroen XM vs. 1996 Lancia Delta
To start off, both 1996 Citroen XM and 1996 Lancia Delta 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 12 more horse power than 1996 Lancia Delta. (103 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1996 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen XM weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 Lancia Delta. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lancia Delta. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen XM | 1996 Lancia Delta | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | XM | Delta |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |