1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1993 Citroen Xantia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Xantia (108 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 641 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. 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, 1993 Citroen Xantia (251 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic. 1979 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1993 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1993 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xantia | Civic |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |