1998 Acura NSX vs. 1998 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 1998 Acura NSX and 1998 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (291 HP) has 217 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
Because 1998 Acura NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Acura NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Xsara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura NSX | 1998 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Acura | Citroen |
Model | NSX | Xsara |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 304 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2550 mm |