1948 Citroen 11 vs. 1984 Nissan Bluebird

To start off, 1984 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 36 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), 1984 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Citroen 11 weights approximately 61 kg more than 1984 Nissan Bluebird.

Because 1984 Nissan Bluebird 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 1984 Nissan Bluebird. 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. 1984 Nissan Bluebird 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. 1984 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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