1956 Citroen DS vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1989 Nissan Prairie is newer by 33 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, 1989 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 262 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie.
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, 1956 Citroen DS (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1989 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | DS | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2520 mm |
