1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen Xsara (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 323. (71 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda 323 weights approximately 25 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 Citroen Xsara (153 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda 323. (130 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Citroen | Mazda |
Model | Xsara | 323 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |