1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1993 Citroen Xantia is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 116 kg more than 1970 Nissan Skyline.

Because 1970 Nissan Skyline 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 1970 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Xantia, 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, 1970 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.

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