1959 Austin A 95 vs. 2000 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 2000 Citroen Xantia is newer by 41 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, 1959 Austin A 95 (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 95 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xantia. (153 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 2000 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 95 | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
