1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 94 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.
Because 1993 Porsche 928 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Porsche 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Xantia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (251 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | Xantia | 928 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |