1999 Audi A6 vs. 1999 Citroen Xantia
To start off, both 1999 Audi A6 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 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Citroen Xantia (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1999 Audi A6. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 88 kg more than 1999 Audi A6. 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, 1999 Citroen Xantia (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi A6. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Audi A6 | 1999 Citroen Xantia | |
Make | Audi | Citroen |
Model | A6 | Xantia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1468 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2750 mm |