2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2000 Citroen Xsara and 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 171 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. 2000 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Xsara | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1197 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
