1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1995 Citroen Xantia and 1995 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Xantia (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 406. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 70 kg more 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 (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 406. (135 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Xantia | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Xantia | 406 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |