1952 Citroen 11 vs. 1965 Nissan President

To start off, 1965 Nissan President is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Citroen 11 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 112 more horse power than 1952 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1952 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 410 kg more than 1952 Citroen 11. 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, 1952 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. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1952 Citroen 11 has manual transmission. 1952 Citroen 11 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.

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