1957 Citroen DS vs. 1971 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1971 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 14 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. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volvo P 1800 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Citroen DS weights approximately 200 kg more than 1971 Volvo P 1800.
Because 1971 Volvo P 1800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Volvo P 1800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Volvo P 1800 (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Citroen DS | 1971 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | DS | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2460 mm |