1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Magna (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 258 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.
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 Mitsubishi Magna (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (193 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Mitsubishi Magna | |
Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
Model | Xsara | Magna |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |