1997 Citroen Xantia vs. 1997 Suzuki Sidekick
To start off, both 1997 Citroen Xantia and 1997 Suzuki Sidekick were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Suzuki Sidekick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen Xantia (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1997 Suzuki Sidekick. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1997 Suzuki Sidekick.
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 Suzuki Sidekick (133 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (130 Nm). This means 1997 Suzuki Sidekick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Xantia | 1997 Suzuki Sidekick | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Xantia | Sidekick |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 30 L |
