1997 Citroen Xsara vs. 1997 Fiat Brava
To start off, both 1997 Citroen Xsara and 1997 Fiat Brava were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Fiat Brava (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Fiat Brava should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 59 kg more than 1997 Fiat Brava.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Fiat Brava (113 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Fiat Brava will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xsara. 1997 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 1997 Fiat Brava has manual transmission. 1997 Fiat Brava will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Xsara | 1997 Fiat Brava | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Xsara | Brava |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1370 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 64.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1099 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
