1995 Buick LeSabre vs. 1995 Citroen Xantia
To start off, both 1995 Buick LeSabre 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick LeSabre (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 316 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 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 1995 Buick LeSabre 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 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick LeSabre | 1995 Citroen Xantia | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | LeSabre | Xantia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1234 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2750 mm |