2012 Toyota Venza vs. 1999 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Venza | 1999 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Toyota | Citroen |
| Model | Venza | Xantia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
