1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1993 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1993 Citroen Xantia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 481 kg more than 1993 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Chevrolet Impala is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Chevrolet Impala. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Xantia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1993 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Impala | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1234 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2860 mm |
