1996 Buick Skylark vs. 1996 Citroen Xantia
To start off, both 1996 Buick Skylark and 1996 Citroen Xantia were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Skylark (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Xantia. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Skylark weights approximately 18 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Buick Skylark (252 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Xantia. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Xantia. 1996 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1996 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1996 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Skylark | 1996 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Skylark | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
