1998 Citroen XM vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 11 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, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 151 kg more than 2009 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, both vehicles can yield 174 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen XM | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | XM | Civic |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1798 cc |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
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 | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |