1997 Citroen Xantia vs. 1997 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 1997 Citroen Xantia and 1997 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen Xantia (89 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 150 kg more than 1997 Citroen Xsara. 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, 1997 Citroen Xantia (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Xantia | 1997 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Xantia | Xsara |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
| 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 | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |
