1999 Citroen XM vs. 2012 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2012 Mazda Premacy is newer by 13 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Citroen XM (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 175 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, 2012 Mazda Premacy (230 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen XM | 2012 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | XM | Premacy |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 58 L |
