1998 Citroen XM vs. 1998 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 1998 Citroen XM and 1998 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen XM (115 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen XM weights approximately 194 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xsara. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen XM | 1998 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | XM | Xsara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
