1996 Citroen XM vs. 1998 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1998 Opel Corsa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen XM would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Corsa. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen XM | 1998 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | XM | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
