2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2004 Saab 9-7X

To start off, 2005 Citroen Xsara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Saab 9-7X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Saab 9-7X would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Saab 9-7X (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara.

Because 2004 Saab 9-7X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Saab 9-7X 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, 2004 Saab 9-7X (372 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm). This means 2004 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara. 2004 Saab 9-7X has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Saab 9-7X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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