2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2000 Saturn SC
To start off, both 2000 Citroen Xsara and 2000 Saturn SC were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Saturn SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Saturn SC (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saturn SC should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Saturn SC.
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 Saturn SC (154 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Saturn SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara. 2000 Saturn SC has automatic transmission and 2000 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2000 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Saturn SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 2000 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Citroen | Saturn |
| Model | Xsara | SC |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
