2007 Nissan Armada vs. 1997 Citroen XM
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Citroen XM would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1997 Citroen XM. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen XM.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen XM. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 1997 Citroen XM | |
| Make | Nissan | Citroen |
| Model | Armada | XM |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
