1999 Oldsmobile LSS vs. 1999 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 1999 Oldsmobile LSS 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 3,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile LSS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile LSS (202 HP) has 113 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile LSS should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Oldsmobile LSS weights approximately 488 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 Oldsmobile LSS (312 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (137 Nm). This means 1999 Oldsmobile LSS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Oldsmobile LSS | 1999 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Citroen |
| Model | LSS | Xsara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3784 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1100 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
