1997 Citroen Xantia vs. 1997 Jaguar XK8
To start off, both 1997 Citroen Xantia and 1997 Jaguar XK8 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jaguar XK8 (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xantia.
Because 1997 Jaguar XK8 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 1997 Jaguar XK8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Jaguar XK8 (393 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (267 Nm). This means 1997 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xantia. 1997 Jaguar XK8 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 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Xantia | 1997 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Xantia | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
