1994 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 1996 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1996 Citroen Xantia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Corsica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Corsica would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corsica (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Xantia. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corsica should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 65 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Corsica.
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, 1994 Chevrolet Corsica (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Xantia. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corsica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Corsica | 1996 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Corsica | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
