1999 Citroen Xantia vs. 2009 Honda Stream
To start off, 2009 Honda Stream is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 144 kg more than 2009 Honda Stream.
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 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xantia | 2009 Honda Stream | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Xantia | Stream |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 94.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
