1999 Citroen Xsara vs. 1999 Infiniti G20
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xsara and 1999 Infiniti G20 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Infiniti G20 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti G20 should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Infiniti G20 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Citroen Xsara (190 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Infiniti G20. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Infiniti G20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xsara | 1999 Infiniti G20 | |
| Make | Citroen | Infiniti |
| Model | Xsara | G20 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
