2003 Citroen Xsara vs. 2003 Holden Astra
To start off, both 2003 Citroen Xsara and 2003 Holden Astra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Holden Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Astra (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2003 Citroen Xsara. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Astra should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 120 kg more than 2003 Holden Astra.
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, 2003 Holden Astra (165 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen Xsara. (161 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen Xsara | 2003 Holden Astra | |
| Make | Citroen | Holden |
| Model | Xsara | Astra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
