1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 1997 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 1997 Honda Shuttle is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Shuttle (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (135 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 157 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, 1997 Honda Shuttle (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (180 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 1997 Honda Shuttle 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. 1997 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Xantia | 1997 Honda Shuttle | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xantia | Shuttle |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |