1999 Citroen Xantia vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xantia and 1999 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 380 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Because 1999 Toyota MR2 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 Toyota MR2. 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 Citroen Xantia (187 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xantia | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Xantia | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
