1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1995 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1995 Citroen Xantia is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Xantia (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 95 weights approximately 91 kg more than 1995 Citroen Xantia.
Because 1959 Austin A 95 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 1959 Austin A 95. 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, 1959 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 1995 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 95 | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1234 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
