2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2000 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2000 Citroen Xsara and 2000 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Corsa (125 HP) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Corsa weights approximately 30 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 Opel Corsa (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 2000 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Xsara | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 44 L |
