1999 Citroen Xantia vs. 1999 Nissan C 52
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xantia and 1999 Nissan C 52 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan C 52 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan C 52 (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan C 52 should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 54 kg more than 1999 Nissan C 52.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Nissan C 52 (354 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (187 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan C 52 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xantia. 1999 Nissan C 52 has automatic transmission and 1999 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1999 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan C 52 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xantia | 1999 Nissan C 52 | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Xantia | C 52 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1266 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
