1948 Citroen 11 vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny is newer by 32 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 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Citroen 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 11 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1980 Nissan Sunny.
Because 1980 Nissan Sunny 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 1980 Nissan Sunny. 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. 1980 Nissan Sunny 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. 1980 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 11 | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | 11 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2350 mm |
