1998 Citroen Xantia vs. 1998 Fiat Bravo
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xantia and 1998 Fiat Bravo were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,908 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Bravo (152 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 95 kg more than 1998 Fiat Bravo.
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 Bravo (186 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xantia. (142 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Bravo 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 Bravo | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Xantia | Bravo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1908 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 152 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
