1996 Citroen XM vs. 1996 Renault Fifties
To start off, both 1996 Citroen XM and 1996 Renault Fifties 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 56 more horse power than 1996 Renault Fifties. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Fifties. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen XM weights approximately 490 kg more than 1996 Renault Fifties. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Renault Fifties is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Renault Fifties. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Citroen XM, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Fifties. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Fifties.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen XM | 1996 Renault Fifties | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | XM | Fifties |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |