1994 Citroen Xantia vs. 1997 Ford Puma
To start off, 1997 Ford Puma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 160 kg more than 1997 Ford Puma.
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 Citroen Xantia (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Puma. (126 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Citroen Xantia | 1997 Ford Puma | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Xantia | Puma |
Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 42 L |