1996 Citroen XM vs. 1996 Xedos 6
To start off, both 1996 Citroen XM and 1996 Xedos 6 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 9 more horse power than 1996 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1996 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen XM weights approximately 140 kg more than 1996 Xedos 6. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Xedos 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen XM | 1996 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Xedos |
| Model | XM | 6 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
