1994 Citroen XM vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1994 Citroen XM is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen XM (163 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen XM weights approximately 403 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana. 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, 1994 Citroen XM (235 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1994 Citroen XM has manual transmission. 1994 Citroen XM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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