2001 Citroen Xsara vs. 2001 Toyota Mark II
To start off, both 2001 Citroen Xsara and 2001 Toyota Mark II 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 Toyota Mark II (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 312 kg more than 2001 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Mark II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Mark II 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, 2001 Citroen Xsara (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen Xsara | 2001 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Xsara | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
