1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,461 cc (5 cylinders), 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 406 kg more than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle (191 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Xantia | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1640 kg |
