1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 2009 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (92 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 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 LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (200 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia. 2009 Land Rover LR2 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. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 2009 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | Xantia | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
