1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 2002 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pickup is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Xantia (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 276 kg more than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Because 2002 Nissan Pickup 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 2002 Nissan Pickup. 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, 2002 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Xantia | 2002 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Xantia | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2960 mm |
