1956 Citroen DS vs. 1994 Xedos 6
To start off, 1994 Xedos 6 is newer by 38 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, 1994 Xedos 6 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Xedos 6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 118 kg more than 1994 Xedos 6.
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, 1994 Xedos 6 (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS. 1994 Xedos 6 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. 1994 Xedos 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1994 Xedos 6 | |
Make | Citroen | Xedos |
Model | DS | 6 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2620 mm |