1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Renault Clio
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Renault Clio were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Xantia (92 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1993 Renault Clio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 433 kg more than 1993 Renault Clio. 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 (200 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Clio. (107 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Clio. 1993 Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Xantia | Clio |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1333 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
