1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 15 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Xantia (135 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1333 kg more than 1995 Citroen Xantia.
Because 2010 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, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (180 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Xantia | Defender |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |