2005 Citroen Xsara vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Xsara and 2005 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 634 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.
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 Quest (314 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara. 2005 Nissan Quest 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. 2005 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Xsara | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Xsara | Quest |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 3293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1186 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |
