1997 Citroen Xantia vs. 1997 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1997 Citroen Xantia and 1997 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen Xantia (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1997 Renault Laguna. (94 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 227 kg more than 1997 Renault Laguna. 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 (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Xantia | 1997 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Xantia | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
