1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 18 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 5 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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, 1993 Citroen Xantia (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Xantia | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
