1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1995 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1995 Honda Shuttle is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 298 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, 1995 Honda Shuttle (199 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia. 1995 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 1993 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1993 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 1995 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xantia | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |