1991 Citroen ZX vs. 1997 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1997 Nissan Crew is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Citroen ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Citroen ZX would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Citroen ZX (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen ZX should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Crew weights approximately 136 kg more than 1991 Citroen ZX.
Because 1997 Nissan Crew 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 1997 Nissan Crew. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Citroen ZX, 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, 1997 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Citroen ZX. (160 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Citroen ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen ZX | 1997 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | ZX | Crew |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
