1999 Citroen Xantia vs. 1999 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xantia and 1999 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Laguna (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Laguna weights approximately 65 kg more than 1999 Citroen Xantia. 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 Renault Laguna (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (153 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Citroen Xantia | 1999 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Xantia | Laguna |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |