2000 Citroen Xsara Break vs. 2000 Citroen Xsara Estate 1.6i
To start off, both 2000 Citroen Xsara Break and 2000 Citroen Xsara Estate 1.6i were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen Xsara Estate 1.6i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen Xsara Estate 1.6i (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara Break. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen Xsara Estate 1.6i should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xsara Estate 1.6i weights approximately 86 kg more than 2000 Citroen Xsara Break. 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 Citroen Xsara Estate 1.6i (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara Break. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen Xsara Estate 1.6i will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara Break | 2000 Citroen Xsara Estate 1.6i | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Xsara | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
