1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda 626 (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 14 kg more than 1993 Mazda 626.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mazda 626 (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Xantia | 626 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 98 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2620 mm |
