1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1998 Rover 400
To start off, 1998 Rover 400 is newer by 5 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 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
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 @ 4250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 400. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 1998 Rover 400 | |
Make | Citroen | Rover |
Model | Xantia | 400 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |