2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2000 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2000 Citroen Xsara and 2000 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 389 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 2000 Dodge Dakota 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, 2000 Dodge Dakota 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, 2000 Dodge Dakota (197 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen Xsara | 2000 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Citroen | Dodge |
Model | Xsara | Dakota |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1141 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2850 mm |