2000 Citroen C5 vs. 1962 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2000 Citroen C5 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C5 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1962 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1962 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1962 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 1962 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C5 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |
