1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 1996 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1996 Nissan Sunny is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 183 kg more than 1996 Nissan Sunny.
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 (135 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Xantia | 1996 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Xantia | Sunny |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1343 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |