1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Ram (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 900 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 Ram 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 Ram 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 Ram (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (193 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Citroen | Dodge |
Model | Xsara | Ram |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2790 mm |