1994 Citroen Xantia vs. 1994 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1994 Citroen Xantia and 1994 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1994 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Accord weights approximately 50 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Honda Accord (173 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen Xantia. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Citroen Xantia | 1994 Honda Accord | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xantia | Accord |
Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |