2007 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Xsara and 2007 Lancia Ypsilon were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen Xsara (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 385 kg more than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Citroen Xsara (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Xsara | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 16.8 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 | 1320 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |
