1995 Acura Legend vs. 1995 Citroen Xantia
To start off, both 1995 Acura Legend and 1995 Citroen Xantia were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 91 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 290 kg more than 1995 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 1995 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1995 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 1995 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Acura | Citroen |
| Model | Legend | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2750 mm |
