1993 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 1993 Citroen Xantia
To start off, both 1993 Chevrolet Corsica 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 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corsica (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corsica should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 99 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Corsica.
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, 1993 Chevrolet Corsica (176 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corsica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corsica | 1993 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Corsica | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1299 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
