1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jeep Cherokee (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 390 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 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara. 1998 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Citroen | Jeep |
| Model | Xsara | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2464 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
