2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2007 Acura RDX and 2007 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Xsara.
Because 2007 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Xsara. 2007 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Acura RDX | 2007 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Acura | Citroen |
Model | RDX | Xsara |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |