2007 Nissan Titan vs. 1999 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 861 kg more than 1999 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan 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 2007 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xantia, 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (187 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Titan | 1999 Citroen Xantia | |
Make | Nissan | Citroen |
Model | Titan | Xantia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2181 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2750 mm |