1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 10 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 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 312 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | Xantia | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 78 L |
