1996 Citroen XM vs. 1998 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 1998 Nissan Terrano II is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen XM would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Terrano II (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Citroen XM. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 470 kg more than 1996 Citroen XM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Citroen XM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Terrano II 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, 1998 Nissan Terrano II (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen XM. (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen XM | 1998 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | XM | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
