2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 905 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 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Xsara | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1868 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
