1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 135 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 (142 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Xantia | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Xantia | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1759 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |