1996 Citroen Xantia vs. 1996 Ferrari 550
To start off, both 1996 Citroen Xantia and 1996 Ferrari 550 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 514 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.
Because 1996 Ferrari 550 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ferrari 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Xantia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Xantia. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen Xantia | 1996 Ferrari 550 | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | Xantia | 550 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 568 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 114 L |