1996 Citroen XM vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, 1998 Opel Meriva 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. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen XM (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Meriva weights approximately 70 kg more than 1996 Citroen XM.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen XM | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | XM | Meriva |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |