1956 Citroen DS vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 56 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 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 259 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.
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, both vehicles can yield 137 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | DS | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 137 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 74.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1399 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |