1996 Citroen XM vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1996 Citroen XM and 1996 Porsche 993 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1996 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1996 Citroen XM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Citroen XM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen XM | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | XM | 993 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |