1995 Citroen XM vs. 2007 Nissan Tiida
To start off, 2007 Nissan Tiida is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Citroen XM would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Tiida (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1995 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Tiida should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen XM.
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, 2007 Nissan Tiida (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen XM. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Tiida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen XM | 2007 Nissan Tiida | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | XM | Tiida |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 52 L |
