1995 Acura Legend vs. 1993 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 2 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 159 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.
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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (251 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia. 1995 Acura Legend 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. 1995 Acura Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Acura Legend | 1993 Citroen Xantia | |
Make | Acura | Citroen |
Model | Legend | Xantia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |