1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 2004 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2004 Ford Fiesta is newer by 11 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Fiesta (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 287 kg more than 2004 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2004 Ford Fiesta (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (120 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia. 1993 Citroen Xantia has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Citroen Xantia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Citroen Xantia | 2004 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |