1956 Citroen DS vs. 1974 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1974 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 18 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, 1974 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 303 kg more than 1974 Nissan Bluebird.
Because 1974 Nissan Bluebird 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 1974 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1974 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1974 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | DS | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |