1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1995 Citroen Xantia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 881 kg more than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1995 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1995 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Xantia | 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
Model | Xantia | Toronado |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 108 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3110 mm |