RE: Citroen XM or Peugeot 605 2.1TD engine??

[gerardh66]

hi guys,

Would be nice to get some feedback on what is the better engine,
a Citroen XM or Peugeot 605 2.1TD engine?
I have recently purchased a N-reg 605 which suffered cambelt failure.
I have a choice of buying a P-reg Citroen XM 2.1TD engine which has covered 73k for £200
or a K-reg Peugeot 605 2.1TD engine which has covered 82k for £225.

I believe both are pretty much identical engines, but is one more economical than the other?
Also, would I encounter problems having to switch parts over if I decided on the XM engine?
I would rather the XM engine as it is cheaper, 4 years newer
and has covered less miles, although it has sat for three years in a garage!!

I thank anybody in advance for any expert knowledge/advice,

regards, Gerard

[deian]

they are identical engines, mileage is close too, so take a look at the cars they came out of, that will be your best clue as to the condition of the engines

[Adstar]

Im not certain, but I'm sure I was told the citroen version has a bosch fuel pump rather than a lucas cav pump? Not a major difference if its true, but the bosch pump I believe runs at a slower speed and is less sensative to fuel viscosity?

I don't know of any other differences