2000 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2000 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2000 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 270 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2000 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
| Model | GTV | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
