1997 Citroen Xantia vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Xantia | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Xantia | Accord |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
