1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1995 Citroen Xantia is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Xantia (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1995 Citroen Xantia.
Because 1959 Rover P5 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 Rover P5. 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 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Xantia | 1959 Rover P5 | |
Make | Citroen | Rover |
Model | Xantia | P5 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |