1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Daihatsu Sirion 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 65 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Sirion. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 300 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Sirion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Daihatsu Sirion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Sirion 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, 1998 Citroen Xsara (193 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Sirion. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Daihatsu Sirion | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Xsara | Sirion |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
