1999 Citroen XM vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Citroen XM would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen XM weights approximately 126 kg more than 2005 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, 1999 Citroen XM (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1999 Citroen XM has manual transmission. 1999 Citroen XM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Citroen XM | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | XM | Civic |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 149 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 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
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 | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |