1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1996 Citroen Berlingo

To start off, 1996 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 3 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. Both 1993 Citroen Xantia and 1996 Citroen Berlingo are equipped with a 1,749 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Xantia (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 132 kg more than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. 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 Citroen Xantia (155 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (116 Nm). This means 1993 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. 1996 Citroen Berlingo 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. 1996 Citroen Berlingo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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