1996 Citroen XM vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 7 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1996 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 620 kg more than 1996 Citroen XM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Citroen XM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen XM. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1996 Citroen XM has manual transmission. 1996 Citroen XM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Citroen XM | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | XM | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 87 L |