1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 TVR Cerbera
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 TVR Cerbera were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Cerbera (347 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 363 kg more than 1993 TVR Cerbera.
Because 1993 TVR Cerbera 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 TVR Cerbera. 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 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Citroen | TVR |
Model | Xantia | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 347 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |