1973 Citroen SM vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen SM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen SM would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1973 Citroen SM. (171 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen SM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 835 kg more than 1973 Citroen SM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan 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 Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen SM. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen SM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen SM | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | SM | Titan |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2670 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 106 L |
