1999 Citroen Xantia vs. 1999 Toyota Venture
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xantia and 1999 Toyota Venture 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 104 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 128 kg more than 1999 Toyota Venture. 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 Citroen Xantia (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xantia | 1999 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Xantia | Venture |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2945 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1468 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
