1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Xantia (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 556 kg more than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Because 1995 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 1995 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Xantia | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2290 mm |
