1956 Citroen DS vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 51 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 866 kg more than 1956 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Citroen DS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen DS | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | DS | Navara |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
