1996 Citroen XM vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen XM weights approximately 95 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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, 1996 Citroen XM (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen XM | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Citroen | Mini |
Model | XM | Cooper |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |