1975 Citroen Dyane vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1990 Nissan Vanette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Citroen Dyane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Citroen Dyane would be higher. At 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 840 kg more than 1975 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Nissan Vanette 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 1990 Nissan Vanette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Citroen Dyane, 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, 1990 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Citroen Dyane | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Dyane | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2080 mm |
