1997 Citroen Xsara vs. 1997 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1997 Citroen Xsara and 1997 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Skoda Octavia (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 144 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.
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 Skoda Octavia (134 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Xsara | 1997 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | Xsara | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
