1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 1995 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1995 Citroen Xantia and 1995 Renault Safrane were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Safrane (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Safrane weights approximately 192 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 Renault Safrane (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (135 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 1995 Renault Safrane 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 Renault Safrane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Xantia | 1995 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Xantia | Safrane |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1343 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |