1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Durango (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Durango weights approximately 775 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (193 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara. 1998 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1998 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 1998 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Citroen | Dodge |
Model | Xsara | Durango |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2950 mm |