1953 Citroen 2CV vs. 1987 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1987 Nissan Santana is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1953 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1953 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Santana weights approximately 575 kg more than 1953 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Nissan Santana (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Citroen 2CV. 1987 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1953 Citroen 2CV has manual transmission. 1953 Citroen 2CV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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