1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 57 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.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (135 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Xantia | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | Xantia | Defender |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1343 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
