1976 Citroen CX vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Citroen CX would be higher. At 2,347 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Citroen CX (128 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Citroen CX weights approximately 386 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1976 Citroen CX (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Citroen CX | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | CX | Santana |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 2347 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 197 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2560 mm |