1950 Buick 40 vs. 1959 Citroen DS
To start off, 1959 Citroen DS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 512 kg more than 1959 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1950 Buick 40 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 1950 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Citroen DS, 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1959 Citroen DS | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | 40 | DS |
Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1911 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 137 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3130 mm |