1999 Citroen Xantia vs. 1999 Opel Speedster
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xantia and 1999 Opel Speedster were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Speedster (147 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 315 kg more than 1999 Opel Speedster.
Because 1999 Opel Speedster 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 1999 Opel Speedster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Opel Speedster (202 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xantia | 1999 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Xantia | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
