1989 Citroen XM vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 1989 Citroen XM is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Citroen XM (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 295 kg more than 1989 Citroen XM.
Because 1971 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Citroen XM, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (177 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen XM | 1971 Nissan President | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | XM | President |
Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |