1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Lada Niva
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Lada Niva were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Xantia (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1993 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1993 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 82 kg more than 1993 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Citroen | Lada |
| Model | Xantia | Niva |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 43 L |
