1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Xantia (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 261 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla. 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 (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Xantia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
