1997 Citroen Xsara vs. 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 1997 Citroen Xsara and 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (185 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 628 kg more than 1997 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (305 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm). This means 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xsara. 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1997 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 1997 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Xsara | 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | Xsara | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 87 L |
