1999 Citroen XM vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 9 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 798 kg more than 1999 Citroen XM.
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, 2008 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Citroen XM | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | XM | Carnival |
Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2078 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |