2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,559 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen Xsara (108 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Micra. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Micra weights approximately 53 kg more than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
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, 2005 Nissan Micra (185 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Xsara | Micra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 46 L |
