1989 Citroen XM vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1989 Citroen XM and 1989 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Citroen XM weights approximately 366 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Citroen XM (225 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen XM | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | XM | Accord |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
