2004 Citroen Xsara vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2004 Citroen Xsara and 2004 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 2 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (255 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen Xsara | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | Xsara | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
