1956 Citroen DS vs. 1984 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana is newer by 28 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 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Santana (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 5 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.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Nissan Santana (152 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1984 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS. 1984 Nissan Santana has automatic transmission and 1956 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1956 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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