1998 Citroen XM vs. 1993 Ford Orion
To start off, 1998 Citroen XM is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen XM (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1993 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen XM weights approximately 260 kg more than 1993 Ford Orion. 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, 1998 Citroen XM (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen XM | 1993 Ford Orion | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | XM | Orion |
Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |