1999 Alfa Romeo Bella vs. 1999 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella and 1999 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella (223 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella should accelerate faster than 1999 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella (282 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo Bella | 1999 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | Bella | Xsara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 282 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
