1956 Citroen DS vs. 1956 Jensen 541
To start off, both 1956 Citroen DS and 1956 Jensen 541 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jensen 541 (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jensen 541 weights approximately 180 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 1956 Jensen 541 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 1956 Jensen 541. 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, 1956 Jensen 541 (265 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1956 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1956 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Citroen | Jensen |
| Model | DS | 541 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
