2002 Citroen C8 vs. 2002 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C8 and 2002 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen C8 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2002 Citroen Xsara. (72 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C8 weights approximately 705 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Citroen C8 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C8 | 2002 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C8 | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |
