1956 Citroen DS vs. 1986 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1986 Nissan Santana is newer by 30 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, 1986 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 167 kg more than 1986 Nissan Santana.
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, 1986 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1986 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | DS | Santana |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2560 mm |
