2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Rover 45
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Rover 45 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 45 (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Rover 45.
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 (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 45. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | Xsara | 45 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
