1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 20 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 (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 244 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 2013 Subaru Forester 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, 2013 Subaru Forester 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | Xantia | Forester |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2615 mm |