1956 Citroen DS vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 428 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
Because 1978 Nissan Sunny 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 1978 Nissan Sunny. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen DS, 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. 1978 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1956 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1956 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | DS | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2350 mm |
