2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2000 Honda Capa

To start off, both 2000 Citroen Xsara and 2000 Honda Capa were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Capa (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Capa should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Honda Capa.

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 (190 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Capa. 2000 Honda Capa has automatic transmission and 2000 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2000 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Capa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Citroen Xsara 2000 Honda Capa
Make Citroen Honda
Model Xsara Capa
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 1493 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 136 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1160 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 3780 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2370 mm


 

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