1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mitsubishi Magna (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 36 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mitsubishi Magna (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Xantia | Magna |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1299 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
