1999 Venturi 400 vs. 1999 Citroen Xantia
To start off, both 1999 Venturi 400 and 1999 Citroen Xantia were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 110 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
Because 1999 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 1999 Venturi 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xantia, 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, 1999 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xantia. 1999 Citroen Xantia has automatic transmission and 1999 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1999 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Citroen Xantia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Venturi 400 | 1999 Citroen Xantia | |
Make | Venturi | Citroen |
Model | 400 | Xantia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |