1997 Toyota Corolla vs. 1997 Citroen Xantia
To start off, both 1997 Toyota Corolla and 1997 Citroen Xantia 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 85 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 362 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla. 1997 Citroen Xantia has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Citroen Xantia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Corolla | 1997 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Toyota | Citroen |
| Model | Corolla | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2750 mm |
