2011 Acura TSX vs. 2000 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2011 Acura TSX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura TSX weights approximately 470 kg more than 2000 Citroen Xsara. 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, 2011 Acura TSX (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura TSX | 2000 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Acura | Citroen |
| Model | TSX | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4714 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2708 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |
