1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Lancia Zeta
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Lancia Zeta were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Lancia Zeta are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen Xsara (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Lancia Zeta. (145 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 1998 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 450 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 Lancia Zeta (235 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (193 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Lancia Zeta | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Xsara | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
