1974 Citroen CX vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 1974 Citroen CX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Citroen CX (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 235 kg more than 1974 Citroen CX.
Because 1971 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 1971 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Citroen CX, 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, 1971 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen CX. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Citroen CX | 1971 Nissan President | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | CX | President |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |