1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 894 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Citroen | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Xantia | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 2382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
