1996 Citroen XM vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 17 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, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen XM weights approximately 78 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic.
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, both vehicles can yield 174 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen XM | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | XM | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4556 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |