1999 Citroen XM vs. 1999 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, both 1999 Citroen XM and 1999 De Tomaso Guara were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1999 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen XM weights approximately 105 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 1999 De Tomaso Guara 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 1999 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Citroen XM | 1999 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Citroen | De Tomaso |
Model | XM | Guara |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |