1993 Renault Safrane vs. 1999 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1999 Citroen Xantia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Safrane (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 130 kg more than 1999 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Citroen Xantia (187 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane. 1999 Citroen Xantia has automatic transmission and 1993 Renault Safrane has manual transmission. 1993 Renault Safrane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Citroen Xantia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Renault Safrane | 1999 Citroen Xantia | |
Make | Renault | Citroen |
Model | Safrane | Xantia |
Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |