1974 Citroen CX vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (75 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Citroen CX weights approximately 380 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1975 Nissan Silvia 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 1975 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1974 Citroen CX (150 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Citroen CX | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | CX | Silvia |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2350 mm |