1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1108 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan 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, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Xsara | Titan |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3560 mm |
