1997 Acura Integra vs. 1997 Citroen Xantia
To start off, both 1997 Acura Integra and 1997 Citroen Xantia were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Acura Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xantia.
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, 1997 Acura Integra (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xantia. 1997 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 1997 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1997 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura Integra | 1997 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Acura | Citroen |
| Model | Integra | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
