1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 1995 Seat Marbella
To start off, both 1995 Citroen Xantia and 1995 Seat Marbella were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Xantia (135 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1995 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1995 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 695 kg more than 1995 Seat Marbella. 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 Citroen Xantia (180 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Xantia | 1995 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Xantia | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2170 mm |
