1979 Citroen Visa vs. 1999 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1999 Citroen Xantia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Citroen Xantia (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 568 kg more than 1979 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Citroen Xantia (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Visa | 1999 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Visa | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |
