1997 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Peugeot Tulip

To start off, 1998 Peugeot Tulip is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Peugeot Tulip (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot Tulip should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 310 kg more than 1998 Peugeot Tulip.

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, 1998 Peugeot Tulip (205 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (117 Nm). This means 1998 Peugeot Tulip will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xsara. 1998 Peugeot Tulip 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. 1998 Peugeot Tulip will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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