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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen XM (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 740 kg more than 1997 Citroen XM.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 95 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 | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| 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 | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
