2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2000 Citroen Xsara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,872 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 SsangYong Korando (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 675 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.
Because 1996 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 SsangYong Korando (190 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Citroen | SsangYong |
| Model | Xsara | Korando |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1868 cc | 2872 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
