1972 Citroen SM vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen SM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Citroen SM would be higher. At 2,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Citroen SM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Citroen SM (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Citroen SM should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Because 2007 Nissan 1400 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 2007 Nissan 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Citroen SM, 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, 1972 Citroen SM (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Citroen SM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Citroen SM | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | SM | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2670 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 45 L |
