1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 1993 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1995 Citroen Xantia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Pulsar would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen Xantia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Xantia (135 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Pulsar. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 275 kg more than 1993 Nissan Pulsar. 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, 1995 Citroen Xantia (180 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Pulsar. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Pulsar. 1993 Nissan Pulsar has automatic transmission and 1995 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1995 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Pulsar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Citroen Xantia | 1993 Nissan Pulsar | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Xantia | Pulsar |
Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |