2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2005 Citroen Xsara is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 378 kg more than 2005 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Nissan Stagea 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 Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Xsara, 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 Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Citroen Xsara | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Xsara | Stagea |
Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |