2004 Citroen Xsara vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 8 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 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 95 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500.
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, 2012 Fiat 500 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen Xsara. (116 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen Xsara | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | Xsara | 500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1096 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
