1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Volkswagen Quantum
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Volkswagen Quantum were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Volkswagen Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volkswagen Quantum (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volkswagen Quantum should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 104 kg more than 1993 Volkswagen Quantum.
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 Volkswagen Quantum (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Volkswagen Quantum 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 Quantum | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Xantia | Quantum |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |