2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2005 Lancia Thesis is newer by 5 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 1,998 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Thesis (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 585 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, 2005 Lancia Thesis (305 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Xsara | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.2 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
