2002 Citroen Xsara vs. 2002 Dodge Intrepid
To start off, both 2002 Citroen Xsara and 2002 Dodge Intrepid were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Intrepid (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2002 Citroen Xsara. (72 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 492 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 Dodge Intrepid (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen Xsara. 2002 Dodge Intrepid has automatic transmission and 2002 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2002 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Dodge Intrepid will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen Xsara | 2002 Dodge Intrepid | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | Xsara | Intrepid |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2880 mm |
