1996 Citroen XM vs. 2010 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2010 Jeep Compass is newer by 14 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1996 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Compass weights approximately 114 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.
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, 2010 Jeep Compass (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen XM | 2010 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | XM | Compass |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1394 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1656 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 51 L |
