2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2000 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2000 Citroen Xsara and 2000 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen Xsara (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 55 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. 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 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Citroen Xsara 2000 Honda Civic
Make Citroen Honda
Model Xsara Civic
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1492 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 135 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 144 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 84.5 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1155 kg 1100 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 50 L