1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Seat Toledo were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,904 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 140 kg more than 1998 Seat Toledo.
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 (201 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Toledo. (146 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Xsara | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1904 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2480 mm |
