1951 Citroen 2CV vs. 1967 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1967 Nissan Sunny is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Nissan Sunny (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1951 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1951 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 130 kg more than 1951 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, 1967 Nissan Sunny (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Citroen 2CV | 1967 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | 2CV | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 10 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
