1997 Citroen XM vs. 1997 Skoda Felicia
To start off, both 1997 Citroen XM and 1997 Skoda Felicia 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 Citroen XM (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1997 Skoda Felicia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1997 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen XM weights approximately 360 kg more than 1997 Skoda Felicia. 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 (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Skoda Felicia. (95 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen XM | 1997 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | XM | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
