1999 Citroen Xantia vs. 1999 Nissan Crew
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xantia and 1999 Nissan Crew were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1999 Citroen Xantia and 1999 Nissan Crew are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Citroen Xantia (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xantia should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1999 Nissan Crew. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Nissan Crew is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Nissan Crew. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xantia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Citroen Xantia (187 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen Xantia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen Xantia | 1999 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Xantia | Crew |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
