1998 Citroen Xantia vs. 1998 Subaru SVX
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xantia and 1998 Subaru SVX were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Subaru SVX (218 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Subaru SVX weights approximately 450 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Subaru SVX will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xantia. (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xantia. 1998 Subaru SVX has automatic transmission and 1998 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1998 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Subaru SVX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Xantia | 1998 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Xantia | SVX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
