1999 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1999 Citroen Xantia
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1999 Citroen Xantia were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 65 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145.
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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1999 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | 145 | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
