1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1993 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 575 kg more than 1993 Citroen Xantia. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Venture | 1993 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Venture | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 1579 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
