2001 Citroen Xsara vs. 2001 Toyota Sienna

To start off, both 2001 Citroen Xsara and 2001 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Sienna (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 457 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.

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 Toyota Sienna (280 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen Xsara.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Citroen Xsara 2001 Toyota Sienna
Make Citroen Toyota
Model Xsara Sienna
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 2982 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 106 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1248 kg 1705 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2910 mm


 

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