1998 Citroen Xantia vs. 1998 Fiat Barchetta
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xantia and 1998 Fiat Barchetta were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Barchetta (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 110 kg more than 1998 Fiat Barchetta.
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, 1998 Fiat Barchetta (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xantia. (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen Xantia | 1998 Fiat Barchetta | |
Make | Citroen | Fiat |
Model | Xantia | Barchetta |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2280 mm |