2001 Citroen Xantia vs. 2001 Opel Speedster
To start off, both 2001 Citroen Xantia and 2001 Opel Speedster were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Speedster (144 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 352 kg more than 2001 Opel Speedster.
Because 2001 Opel Speedster 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 2001 Opel Speedster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Opel Speedster (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen Xantia. (153 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen Xantia | 2001 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Xantia | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 52 L |
