1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 16 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1316 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.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (120 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia. 1993 Citroen Xantia has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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 | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Xantia | Freelander |
Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 16.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |