1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1993 Volvo 850 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,319 cc (5 cylinders), 1993 Volvo 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volvo 850 (223 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volvo 850 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1993 Citroen Xantia. 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 Volvo 850 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | Xantia | 850 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 73 L |