1996 Citroen XM vs. 2004 Fiat Stilo
To start off, 2004 Fiat Stilo is newer by 8 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 36 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (79 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 45 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, 2004 Fiat Stilo (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen XM | 2004 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | XM | Stilo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 58 L |
