1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 1995 Fiat Barchetta
To start off, both 1995 Citroen Xantia and 1995 Fiat Barchetta were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 225 kg more than 1995 Fiat Barchetta.
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 Fiat Barchetta (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (142 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Xantia | 1995 Fiat Barchetta | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Xantia | Barchetta |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1759 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2280 mm |