1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Opel Calibra
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Opel Calibra 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 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 40 kg more than 1993 Opel Calibra.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Xantia | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
