1996 Citroen XM vs. 1994 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1996 Citroen XM is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Sunny (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen XM weights approximately 180 kg more than 1994 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, 1996 Citroen XM (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Sunny. (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen XM | 1994 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | XM | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |
