2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,559 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Corsa weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
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, both vehicles can yield 110 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | Xsara | Corsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 110 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |