1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 12 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 283 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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 (250 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1993 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic 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. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Xantia | Civic |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
