1951 Citroen 15 vs. 1965 Nissan President

To start off, 1965 Nissan President is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 279 kg more than 1951 Citroen 15. 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, 1951 Citroen 15, 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 (236 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Citroen 15. (187 Nm). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Citroen 15.

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