1999 Citroen Xantia vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 888 kg more than 1999 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xantia. 2011 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1999 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1999 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Citroen Xantia | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Xantia | Sienna |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |