1997 Citroen XM vs. 1997 Seat Inca Kombi
To start off, both 1997 Citroen XM and 1997 Seat Inca Kombi 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 132 more horse power than 1997 Seat Inca Kombi. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Inca Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen XM weights approximately 556 kg more than 1997 Seat Inca Kombi. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Inca Kombi. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Inca Kombi.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Citroen XM | 1997 Seat Inca Kombi | |
Make | Citroen | Seat |
Model | XM | Inca Kombi |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1591 kg | 1035 kg |