1997 Citroen XM vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Citroen XM would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1997 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 740 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen XM. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Citroen XM | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | XM | Ducato |
Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |