1995 Citroen Xantia vs. 1997 Nissan 400 R
To start off, 1997 Nissan 400 R is newer by 2 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 2,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan 400 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 400 R (400 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (135 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan 400 R weights approximately 175 kg more than 1995 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Nissan 400 R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Citroen Xantia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 400 R will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Nissan 400 R (471 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (180 Nm). This means 1997 Nissan 400 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen Xantia | 1997 Nissan 400 R | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Xantia | 400 R |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 471 Nm |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |