2005 Citroen C vs. 1996 Nissan President
To start off, 2005 Citroen C is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C. (72 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan President weights approximately 750 kg more than 2005 Citroen C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Nissan President 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 1996 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C, 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, 1996 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C. 1996 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen C has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C | 1996 Nissan President | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C | President |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3040 mm |
