1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 1989 Honda Civic
To start off, 1995 Citroen Xantia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia.
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 Citroen Xantia (142 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Xantia | 1989 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Xantia | Civic |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1759 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
