1999 Citroen Xsara vs. 1999 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xsara and 1999 Peugeot 306 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 Peugeot 306 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. 1999 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 215 kg more than 1999 Peugeot 306.
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 Peugeot 306 (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Citroen Xsara | 1999 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Xsara | 306 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |