1956 Citroen DS vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1990 Nissan Pintara is newer by 34 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 98 kg more than 1990 Nissan Pintara.
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, 1990 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS. 1990 Nissan Pintara 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. 1990 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 1990 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | DS | Pintara |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2560 mm |
