2001 Citroen Xsara vs. 2001 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2001 Citroen Xsara and 2001 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 307. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 62 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 307. 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, 2001 Citroen Xsara (255 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 307. (148 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen Xsara | 2001 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Xsara | 307 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |