1999 Citroen Xantia vs. 2011 Honda Fit
To start off, 2011 Honda Fit is newer by 12 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 147 kg more than 2011 Honda Fit.
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 (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xantia | 2011 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Xantia | Fit |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1143 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
