1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass (138 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 324 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia. 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1993 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1993 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Xantia | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
