1996 Citroen Xantia vs. 1996 TVR Cerbera
To start off, both 1996 Citroen Xantia and 1996 TVR Cerbera were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Xantia. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 177 kg more than 1996 TVR Cerbera.
Because 1996 TVR Cerbera 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 TVR Cerbera. 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 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Xantia. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Xantia | 1996 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Citroen | TVR |
| Model | Xantia | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
