1948 Citroen 11 vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 46 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 770 kg more than 1948 Citroen 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Nissan President 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 1994 Nissan President. 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. 1994 Nissan President 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. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Citroen 11 | 1994 Nissan President | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | 11 | President |
Year Released | 1948 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3040 mm |