2006 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 9 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen Xantia (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 134 kg more than 1997 Citroen Xantia.
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, 1997 Citroen Xantia (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1997 Citroen Xantia | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Civic | Xantia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |