2000 Citroen Xsara vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 11 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1632 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 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara. 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2011 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen Xsara | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Xsara | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1868 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3099 mm |
