1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen Xsara (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot 206. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 190 kg more than 1998 Peugeot 206. 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 Citroen Xsara (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot 206. (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Xsara | 206 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
