2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Lancia Zeta
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Lancia Zeta were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Zeta (135 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Zeta should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 325 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.
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, 2005 Citroen Xsara (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Zeta. (186 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Lancia Zeta | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | Xsara | Zeta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |