1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Jensen Interceptor were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jensen Interceptor (242 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 488 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Jensen Interceptor (418 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Citroen | Jensen |
| Model | Xantia | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
