1956 Citroen DS vs. 1997 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1997 Plymouth Neon is newer by 41 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 149 kg more than 1997 Plymouth Neon.
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, 1997 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1997 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Citroen | Plymouth |
Model | DS | Neon |
Year Released | 1956 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |