1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 1998 Honda Civic
To start off, 1998 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 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 30 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 275 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Xantia | 1998 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xantia | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |