1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (155 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 246 kg more than 1993 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Jaguar XJS 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 XJS. 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 XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS 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 XJS | |
Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
Model | Xantia | XJS |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |