1998 Citroen Xantia vs. 1998 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xantia and 1998 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (445 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 280 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Jaguar XK 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 1998 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (615 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xantia. (142 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xantia. 1998 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1998 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1998 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Xantia | 1998 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Xantia | XK |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 615 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1140 mm |
