2004 Citroen Xsara vs. 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, both 2004 Citroen Xsara and 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 324 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 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen Xsara | 2004 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
Model | Xsara | Aurora |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1401 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |