1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Vauxhall Carlton were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 64 kg more than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton.
Because 1993 Vauxhall Carlton 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 Vauxhall Carlton. 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 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
Model | Xantia | Carlton |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1299 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |