1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, both 1995 Citroen Xantia and 1995 Lada Niva were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Xantia (108 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Xantia | 1995 Lada Niva | |
Make | Citroen | Lada |
Model | Xantia | Niva |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |