2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 179 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Citroen Xsara (241 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Xsara | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |
