1984 Nissan Santana vs. 2009 Citroen Xsara

To start off, 2009 Citroen Xsara is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen Xsara (108 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (102 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 73 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana. 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Xsara. 2009 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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