2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1997 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 563 kg more than 1997 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xantia. (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xantia. 1997 Citroen Xantia has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Citroen Xantia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1997 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Toyota | Citroen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Xantia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2946 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1452 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
