2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2000 Daihatsu YRV
To start off, both 2000 Citroen Xsara and 2000 Daihatsu YRV were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen Xsara (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 240 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 2000 Daihatsu YRV | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Xsara | YRV |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1868 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
