2005 Audi A8 vs. 2000 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2005 Audi A8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 4,178 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 835 kg more than 2000 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, 2005 Audi A8 (430 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (128 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2000 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A8 | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4178 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
