2012 Acura TL vs. 1999 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2012 Acura TL 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TL weights approximately 700 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 Acura TL 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 Acura TL 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 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura TL | 1999 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Acura | Citroen |
| Model | TL | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4928 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2550 mm |
