1985 Citroen CX vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1985 Citroen CX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen CX (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 111 kg more than 1985 Citroen CX.
Because 1965 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 1965 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Citroen CX. (300 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Citroen CX. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1985 Citroen CX has manual transmission. 1985 Citroen CX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Citroen CX | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | CX | President |
Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2860 mm |