1996 Citroen Xantia vs. 1996 Fiat Marea
To start off, both 1996 Citroen Xantia and 1996 Fiat Marea were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Xantia (109 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Marea. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 220 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea. 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 Citroen Xantia (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (113 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Xantia | 1996 Fiat Marea | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Xantia | Marea |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1370 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
