1998 Citroen XM vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Citroen XM would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1998 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen XM weights approximately 126 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1998 Citroen XM has manual transmission. 1998 Citroen XM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen XM | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | XM | Civic |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |