1997 Citroen Xantia vs. 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1997 Citroen Xantia and 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 135 kg more than 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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 Mitsubishi Lancer (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Xantia | 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Xantia | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
