1999 Citroen Pluriel vs. 2009 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Citroen Pluriel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Citroen Pluriel would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XF weights approximately 846 kg more than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jaguar XF 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 2009 Jaguar XF. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Pluriel, 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, 2009 Jaguar XF (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Pluriel. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Pluriel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Pluriel | 2009 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Pluriel | XF |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2920 mm |
