2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2000 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, both 2000 Citroen Xsara and 2000 Oldsmobile Alero were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Oldsmobile Alero (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Oldsmobile Alero weights approximately 204 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.
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 Oldsmobile Alero (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Oldsmobile Alero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 2000 Oldsmobile Alero | |
| Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Xsara | Alero |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1166 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
