1996 Citroen XM vs. 1999 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1999 Marcos Mantara is newer by 3 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1996 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen XM weights approximately 350 kg more than 1999 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen XM | 1999 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | XM | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1090 mm |
