1994 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1993 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 660 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 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Chevrolet Suburban | 1993 Citroen Xantia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
Model | Suburban | Xantia |
Year Released | 1994 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2148 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2750 mm |