1996 Citroen Xantia vs. 1996 Proton Persona
To start off, both 1996 Citroen Xantia and 1996 Proton Persona were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Xantia (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Proton Persona. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton Persona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 216 kg more than 1996 Proton Persona. 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 (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton Persona. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton Persona.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen Xantia | 1996 Proton Persona | |
Make | Citroen | Proton |
Model | Xantia | Persona |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |