1997 Citroen XM vs. 1997 Lancia K
To start off, both 1997 Citroen XM and 1997 Lancia K were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lancia K (155 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1997 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lancia K should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lancia K weights approximately 160 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Lancia K (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen XM. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Lancia K will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Citroen XM | 1997 Lancia K | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | XM | K |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.7 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |