2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2000 Acura EL
To start off, both 2000 Citroen Xsara and 2000 Acura EL were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Acura EL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura EL (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 25 kg more than 2000 Acura EL.
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 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen Xsara | 2000 Acura EL | |
Make | Citroen | Acura |
Model | Xsara | EL |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1079 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1704 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2619 mm |