2004 Citroen C4 vs. 2004 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C4 and 2004 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Citroen C4 (135 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C4 weights approximately 91 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Citroen C4 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C4 | 2004 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C4 | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| 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 | 135 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
