1993 Audi S2 vs. 1993 Citroen Xantia
To start off, both 1993 Audi S2 and 1993 Citroen Xantia were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1993 Audi S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Audi S2 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Audi S2 should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 15 kg more than 1993 Audi S2.
Because 1993 Audi S2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Audi S2 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, 1993 Audi S2 (350 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1993 Audi S2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Audi S2 | 1993 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | S2 | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
