2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2000 Fiat Punto
To start off, both 2000 Citroen Xsara and 2000 Fiat Punto were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Punto (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 176 kg more than 2000 Fiat Punto.
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 Fiat Punto (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 2000 Fiat Punto | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Xsara | Punto |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 57 L |
