1951 Buick 40 vs. 1956 Citroen DS
To start off, 1956 Citroen DS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick 40 (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1956 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 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 1951 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 1956 Citroen DS | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | 40 | DS |
Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1909 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 292 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 | 1635 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3130 mm |