1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1965 Nissan President is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 923 kg more than 1948 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 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 1965 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 2CV, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1948 Citroen 2CV has manual transmission. 1948 Citroen 2CV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Citroen 2CV | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | 2CV | President |
Year Released | 1948 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 375 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 9 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 682 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2860 mm |