2003 Citroen C5 vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 2003 Citroen C5 is newer by 44 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Citroen C5 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C5 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1959 Nissan 211. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Citroen C5 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C5 | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C5 | 211 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2230 mm |
