2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Isuzu Ascender
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Isuzu Ascender were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Isuzu Ascender (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 922 kg more than 2005 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Isuzu Ascender 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, 2005 Isuzu Ascender 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 Isuzu Ascender (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara. 2005 Isuzu Ascender 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. 2005 Isuzu Ascender will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Isuzu Ascender | |
Make | Citroen | Isuzu |
Model | Xsara | Ascender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3280 mm |