1997 Citroen XM vs. 1997 Renault Espace
To start off, both 1997 Citroen XM and 1997 Renault Espace were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen XM (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1997 Renault Espace. (111 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen XM weights approximately 101 kg more than 1997 Renault Espace. 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 Citroen XM (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Espace. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Espace. 1997 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 1997 Citroen XM has manual transmission. 1997 Citroen XM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen XM | 1997 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | XM | Espace |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1591 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
