1997 Citroen Xantia vs. 1997 Rover 200
To start off, both 1997 Citroen Xantia and 1997 Rover 200 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 88 more horse power than 1997 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 422 kg more than 1997 Rover 200. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 200. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Xantia | 1997 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | Xantia | 200 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
