2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Citroen Xsara is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 110 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Because 1975 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Citroen Xsara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Xsara | Corona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
