1980 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1999 Citroen Xantia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 660 kg more than 1999 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Buick Estate 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 1980 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (187 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1999 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Buick | Citroen |
| Model | Estate | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
