1998 Audi A6 vs. 1998 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 1998 Audi A6 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen Xsara (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1998 Audi A6. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 1998 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Audi A6 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
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 Citroen Xsara (193 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Audi A6. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi A6 | 1998 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A6 | Xsara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
