2002 Citroen Xsara vs. 2002 Daewoo Magnus
To start off, both 2002 Citroen Xsara and 2002 Daewoo Magnus 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 Daewoo Magnus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Magnus (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2002 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Magnus should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Magnus weights approximately 109 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 Daewoo Magnus (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen Xsara. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Daewoo Magnus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen Xsara | 2002 Daewoo Magnus | |
| Make | Citroen | Daewoo |
| Model | Xsara | Magnus |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
