2007 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Xsara and 2007 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Almera (114 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 61 kg more than 2007 Nissan Almera.
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, 2007 Nissan Almera (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Xsara | Almera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
