1998 BMW 318 vs. 1990 Citroen XM
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen XM would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen XM (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1990 Citroen XM.
Because 1998 BMW 318 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Citroen XM, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Citroen XM (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (169 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1990 Citroen XM | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 318 | XM |
Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |