2004 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1034 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.

Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 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 (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Xsara.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Citroen Xsara 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Citroen Toyota
Model Xsara Land Cruiser
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1527 cc 4477 cc
Horse Power 89 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 388 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3600 RPM
Top Speed 165 km/hour 182 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1246 kg 2280 kg
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.5 L/100km 15 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 141 L


 

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