2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 1997 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 954 kg more than 1997 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (267 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 1997 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Express | Xantia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2750 mm |
