1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Jaguar XJ220 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Because 1993 Jaguar XJ220 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 XJ220. 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 XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ220 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 XJ220 | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Xantia | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 349 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 340 mm |
