1997 Citroen XM vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 11 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen XM weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Citroen XM | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | XM | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 175 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 45 L |