2007 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Citroen XM
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Citroen XM would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen XM (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen XM weights approximately 311 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Citroen XM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Citroen XM (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 1997 Citroen XM has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Citroen XM will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1997 Citroen XM | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Civic | XM |
Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2946 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1591 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |