1997 Citroen Xsara vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 14 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 676 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 2011 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 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, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Citroen Xsara | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Xsara | LR2 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1099 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |