1997 Citroen XM vs. 1997 Peugeot 605

To start off, both 1997 Citroen XM and 1997 Peugeot 605 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1997 Citroen XM and 1997 Peugeot 605 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 605 (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1997 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 605 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 Peugeot 605 (180 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen XM. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen XM.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Citroen XM 1997 Peugeot 605
Make Citroen Peugeot
Model XM 605
Year Released 1997 1997
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 115 HP 136 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 175 Nm 180 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1440 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2810 mm


 

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