2008 Chevrolet Optra vs. 2008 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Optra and 2008 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Optra (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Optra should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Optra.
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, 2008 Citroen Xsara (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Optra. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Optra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Optra | 2008 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Optra | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
