1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Astra (81 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 317 kg more than 1993 Opel Astra.
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 Citroen Xantia (120 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Astra. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Opel Astra | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | Xantia | Astra |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |