2003 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (157 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 935 kg more than 2003 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen Xsara. (113 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Xsara | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 87 L |