1983 Citroen BX vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 1983 Citroen BX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Nissan 211 would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Citroen BX (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Nissan 211 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1983 Citroen BX.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Citroen BX (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen BX | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | BX | 211 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2230 mm |
