2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Vauxhall Omega were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 449 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 Vauxhall Omega is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Vauxhall Omega. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Xsara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Vauxhall Omega (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Citroen | Vauxhall |
| Model | Xsara | Omega |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |
