1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 1985 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1985 Nissan Sunny is newer by 37 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 1,486 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 133 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Nissan Sunny (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 2CV | 1985 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | 2CV | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 9 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 682 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |
