2002 Citroen C8 vs. 2002 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C8 and 2002 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Maxima (252 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C8. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C8 weights approximately 297 kg more than 2002 Nissan Maxima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Nissan Maxima (335 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C8. (285 Nm). This means 2002 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C8 | 2002 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C8 | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
