1957 Citroen DS vs. 1964 Citroen DS
To start off, 1964 Citroen DS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Citroen DS would be higher. Both 1957 Citroen DS and 1964 Citroen DS are equipped with a 1,911 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Citroen DS (82 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen DS weights approximately 165 kg more than 1964 Citroen DS.
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, 1964 Citroen DS (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Citroen DS | 1964 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | DS | DS |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
