1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 2005 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2005 Nissan Almera is newer by 12 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Almera (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 151 kg more than 2005 Nissan Almera.

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, 1993 Citroen Xantia (251 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 1993 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera. 2005 Nissan Almera has automatic transmission and 1993 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1993 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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