2000 Citroen Xanae vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 2000 Citroen Xanae is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen Xanae is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xanae. (58 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xanae. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2000 Citroen Xanae. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Riley 4 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 1959 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Citroen Xanae, 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, 2000 Citroen Xanae (142 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm). This means 2000 Citroen Xanae will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xanae | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Riley |
| Model | Xanae | 4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
