1994 Citroen Xantia vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra

To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1994 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 82 kg more than 1994 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (334 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen Xantia. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen Xantia. 2005 Nissan Sentra has automatic transmission and 1994 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1994 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Sentra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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