1995 Citroen XM vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1995 Citroen XM is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Leopard would be higher. Both 1995 Citroen XM and 1981 Nissan Leopard are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 115 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 XM weights approximately 90 kg more than 1981 Nissan Leopard.
Because 1981 Nissan Leopard is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Citroen XM, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen XM. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Citroen XM | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | XM | Leopard |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |