1999 Citroen Xsara vs. 1999 Volkswagen Quantum
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xsara and 1999 Volkswagen Quantum were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Quantum (110 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Quantum should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Quantum weights approximately 110 kg more than 1999 Citroen Xsara. 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 Volkswagen Quantum (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xsara. 1999 Volkswagen Quantum has automatic transmission and 1999 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 1999 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Volkswagen Quantum will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Citroen Xsara | 1999 Volkswagen Quantum | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Xsara | Quantum |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.9 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |