1956 Citroen DS vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 252 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
Because 1971 Morris Marina 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 1971 Morris Marina. 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 Citroen DS (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Citroen | Morris |
Model | DS | Marina |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2440 mm |