1945 Citroen 7A vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Citroen 7A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Citroen 7A would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1945 Citroen 7A. (33 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1945 Citroen 7A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 285 kg more than 1945 Citroen 7A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Nissan Silvia 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 1979 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1945 Citroen 7A, 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. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1945 Citroen 7A has manual transmission. 1945 Citroen 7A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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