2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1998 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 411 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 690 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xantia. (142 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xantia. 2007 BMW Alpina has automatic transmission and 1998 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1998 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW Alpina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1998 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | Alpina | Xantia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |
