1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 15 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, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (135 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 156 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Xantia | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Xantia | Civic |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
