1999 Citroen Xantia vs. 1999 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xantia and 1999 Toyota RAV4 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 65 more horse power than 1999 Toyota RAV4. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 168 kg more than 1999 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xantia | 1999 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Xantia | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2945 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1468 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
