1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Because 1993 Jaguar XJ 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 1993 Jaguar XJ. 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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Xantia | XJ |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
