2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 1989 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2000 Citroen Xsara is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 29 kg more than 1989 Honda Prelude.
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, 1989 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 1989 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Xsara | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
