1948 Citroen 11 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 11 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1975 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 1975 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 11, 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. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1948 Citroen 11 has manual transmission. 1948 Citroen 11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Citroen 11 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | 11 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2350 mm |