1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Peugeot Escapade
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Peugeot Escapade were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Peugeot Escapade (75 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot Escapade should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 176 kg more than 1998 Peugeot Escapade.
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 Peugeot Escapade (205 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (128 Nm). This means 1998 Peugeot Escapade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Peugeot Escapade | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Xsara | Escapade |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 880 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
