1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Plymouth Laser
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Plymouth Laser were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Xantia (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Laser. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 338 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Laser. 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 Citroen Xantia (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Laser. (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Plymouth Laser | |
Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
Model | Xantia | Laser |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1755 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2480 mm |