1952 Austin Princess vs. 1995 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1995 Citroen Xantia is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1995 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 Austin Princess 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 1952 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1952 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin Princess | 1995 Citroen Xantia | |
Make | Austin | Citroen |
Model | Princess | Xantia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2860 mm |