1999 Citroen Xsara vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 460 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.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Citroen Xsara | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | Xsara | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |