1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 2006 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2006 Mazda B3000 is newer by 13 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 2,966 cc, 2006 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda B3000 (154 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 78 kg more than 2006 Mazda B3000.
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 @ 1750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 2006 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Xantia | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2966 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |
