1999 Citroen Xsara vs. 1999 Rover 75
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xsara and 1999 Rover 75 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rover 75 weights approximately 340 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 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xsara. 1999 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1999 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 1999 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Citroen Xsara | 1999 Rover 75 | |
Make | Citroen | Rover |
Model | Xsara | 75 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |