1997 Citroen Xantia vs. 1995 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 1997 Citroen Xantia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Fiat Bravo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Fiat Bravo would be higher. Both 1997 Citroen Xantia and 1995 Fiat Bravo are equipped with a 1,580 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Fiat Bravo (103 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 120 kg more than 1995 Fiat Bravo.
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, 1995 Fiat Bravo (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Xantia | 1995 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Xantia | Bravo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
