1999 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1999 Citroen Xsara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 10 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
Because 1998 Venturi 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Venturi 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xsara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (211 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Citroen | Venturi |
| Model | Xsara | 400 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |
