2001 Citroen Xsara vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2001 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen Xsara. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen Xsara | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Xsara | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 2283 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
