2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2000 Mazda B2500
To start off, both 2000 Citroen Xsara and 2000 Mazda B2500 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda B2500 (82 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 660 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 Mazda B2500 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 Mazda B2500 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 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 2000 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Xsara | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2990 mm |
