1956 Citroen DS vs. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 530 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 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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 Plymouth Trail Duster (447 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
| Model | DS | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2700 mm |
