1979 Citroen CX vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen CX would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1979 Citroen CX. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 500 kg more than 1979 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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 1998 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen CX. (166 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen CX. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1979 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1979 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen CX | 1998 Nissan President | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | CX | President |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3040 mm |