1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1998 Citroen Xantia
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Camaro and 1998 Citroen Xantia were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 239 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xantia.
Because 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Xantia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xantia. (142 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1998 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Camaro | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
