1984 Citroen C 15 vs. 1958 Nissan 211
To start off, 1984 Citroen C 15 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Nissan 211. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Nissan 211 would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Nissan 211 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen C 15 (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen C 15 should accelerate faster than 1958 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Nissan 211 weights approximately 79 kg more than 1984 Citroen C 15.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Citroen C 15 (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Nissan 211. (67 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen C 15 | 1958 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C 15 | 211 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2230 mm |
