2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Fiat Brava
To start off, 2000 Citroen Xsara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Brava (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Brava should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 Fiat Brava.
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 (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Brava. (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Fiat Brava | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Xsara | Brava |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.2 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
